PatchTheCVECVE-2022-47596: Auth
CVE-2022-47596 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting media library categories. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jeffrey-WP Media Library Categories plugin <= 1.9.9 versions.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 67%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2023-03-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-47596?
media library categories: upgrade to newer than 1.9.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-47596 being exploited?
CVE-2022-47596 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-2022-47596 affect?
CVE-2022-47596 affects media library categories. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jeffrey-WP Media Library Categories plugin <= 1.9.9 versions.
How urgent is CVE-2022-47596?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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