CVE-2022-4712: The WP Cerber Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting via the log parameter

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-4712?

wp cerber security\, anti-spam \& malware scan: upgrade to 9.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-4712 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4712 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-2022-4712 affect?

CVE-2022-4712 affects wp cerber security\, anti-spam \& malware scan. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The WP Cerber Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting via the log parameter when logging in to the site in versions up to, and including, 9.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-4712?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.2REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-4712 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting wp cerber security\, anti-spam \& malware scan. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Cerber Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting via the log parameter when logging in to the site in versions up to, and including, 9.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: cerber

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-20 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cerber wp cerber security\, anti-spam \& malware scan UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.2

Fixed in: 9.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-cerber-security-anti-spam--malware-scan || rpm -q wp-cerber-security-anti-spam--malware-scan || wp-cerber-security-anti-spam--malware-scan --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-cerber-security-anti-spam--malware-scan

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-cerber-security-anti-spam--malware-scan

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-4712?

wp cerber security\, anti-spam \& malware scan: upgrade to 9.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-4712 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4712 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-2022-4712 affect?

CVE-2022-4712 affects wp cerber security\, anti-spam \& malware scan. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The WP Cerber Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting via the log parameter when logging in to the site in versions up to, and including, 9.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject

How urgent is CVE-2022-4712?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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