PatchTheCVECVE-2022-4832: The Store Locator WordPress plugin before 1.4.9 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes
CVE-2022-4832 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting store locator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Store Locator WordPress plugin before 1.4.9 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 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 |
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-2022-4832?
store locator: upgrade to 1.4.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-4832 being exploited?
CVE-2022-4832 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-2022-4832 affect?
CVE-2022-4832 affects store locator. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Store Locator WordPress plugin before 1.4.9 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 contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Sc
How urgent is CVE-2022-4832?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
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