Is CVE-2022-4897 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-4897 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-4897 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-4897 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4897?

CVE-2022-4897 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2022-4897

Published: February 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The BackupBuddy WordPress plugin before 8.8.3 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in various places, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-4897 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.