CVE-2022-0818
CWE-79Published: March 28, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The WooCommerce Affiliate Plugin WordPress plugin before 4.16.4.5 does not have authorization and CSRF checks on a specific action handler, as well as does not sanitize its settings, which enables an unauthenticated attacker to inject malicious XSS payloads into the settings page of the plugin.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-0818 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-2022-0818 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts