What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-22422?

CVE-2026-22422 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Wordpress Plugin are affected by CVE-2026-22422?

CVE-2026-22422 presents moderate security risk rated CVSS 5.3. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-22422?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Wordpress Plugin CVE-2026-22422

MEDIUM

Basic XSS (CWE-80)

2026-02-19 audit@patchstack.com

WordPress Code Injection Wordpress Plugin

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:03 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 19, 2026 - 09:16 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in wpeverest Everest Forms everest-forms allows Code Injection.This issue affects Everest Forms: from n/a through <= 3.4.1.

AnalysisAI

Everest Forms through version 3.4.1 fails to properly sanitize HTML script tags, enabling unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious code and compromise site integrity. The vulnerability allows attackers to perform code injection attacks without authentication or user interaction, potentially leading to data theft or malware distribution. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-80 (Basic XSS). Affects wpeverest Everest Forms everest-forms. Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in wpeverest Everest Forms everest-forms allows Code Injection.This issue affects Everest Forms: from n/a through <= 3.4.1.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: wpeverest Everest Forms everest-forms.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.