CVE-2022-0212
CWE-79Published: February 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The SpiderCalendar WordPress plugin through 1.5.65 does not sanitise and escape the callback parameter before outputting it back in the page via the window AJAX action (available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users), leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-0212 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-0212 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts