CVE-2022-4706: The Genesis Columns Advanced WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-4706?

genesis columns advanced: upgrade to 2.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-4706 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4706 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-4706 affect?

CVE-2022-4706 affects genesis columns advanced. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Genesis Columns Advanced WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as a contributor to perform Stored

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-4706?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-4706 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting genesis columns advanced. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Genesis Columns Advanced WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as a contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks which could be used against high-privilege users such as admins.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: genesis columns advanced project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-23 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

genesis columns advanced project genesis columns advanced UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.4

Fixed in: 2.0.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy genesis-columns-advanced || rpm -q genesis-columns-advanced || genesis-columns-advanced --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade genesis-columns-advanced

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade genesis-columns-advanced

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-4706?

genesis columns advanced: upgrade to 2.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-4706 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4706 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-4706 affect?

CVE-2022-4706 affects genesis columns advanced. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Genesis Columns Advanced WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as a contributor to perform Stored

How urgent is CVE-2022-4706?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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