Is CVE-2022-0288 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-0288 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-0288 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-0288 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0288?

CVE-2022-0288 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-0288

Published: April 11, 2026

EPSS:2.18%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:84.4th

Official Description

The Ad Inserter WordPress plugin before 2.7.10, Ad Inserter Pro WordPress plugin before 2.7.10 do not sanitise and escape the html_element_selection parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0288 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-0288 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.