CVE-2022-50970 WordPress Plugin AAWP 3.16 Reflected XSS via tab Parameter
Authenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts via the tab parameter in the AAWP WordPress plugin, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-50970?
CVE-2022-50970 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Getaawp WordPress Plugin AAWP, published on 10 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
WordPress Plugin AAWP 3.16 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the tab parameter. Attackers can craft URLs with XSS payloads in the tab parameter of the aawp-settings admin page to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of authenticated users.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-50970?
How do I fix CVE-2022-50970?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-50970 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2022-50970 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-50970 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fx57-r875-444m.