CVE-2022-0969 json
Image optimization & Lazy Load < 3.3.2 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
published 2022-04-11 4 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2022-15967
- cvss
- 4.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.7%
- EPSS 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 54%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Image optimization & Lazy Load by Optimole WordPress plugin before 3.3.2 does not sanitise and escape its "Lazyload background images for selectors" settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
Patch / fix
- vertistudio image_optimization_&_lazy_load_by_optimole 3.3.2
Exploit prediction
0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 54% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/59a7a441-7384-4006-89b4-15345f70fabf referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 4.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 3.5 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Affected products
- Unknown Image optimization & Lazy Load by Optimole
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
- Technology feeds
References
-
wpscan.com
/vulnerability/59a7a441-7384-4006-89b4-15345f70fabf
exploit, patch, third-party-advisory
-
plugins.trac.wordpress.org
/changeset/2695242
patch, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2022-0969
- NVD CVE-2022-0969
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