Gwyn's imagemap selector - XSS (CVE-2022-1221)

CVE-2022-1221 is a vulnerability in Gwyn's Imagemap Selector WordPress plugin that can lead to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) due to improper sanitization of input parameters.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 7th of April 2025.

CrowdSec network observations suggest that most exploitation of CVE-2022-1221 involves focused reconnaissance to identify viable targets. Attackers typically tailor their campaigns based on system exposure and configuration. It is unlikely that a given attack is accidental. Additionally, according to week-over-week analysis by CrowdSec, exploitation of CVE-2022-1221 is surging. Attack volumes are spiking well above historical norms, indicating widespread and escalating interest from threat actors. CVE-2022-1221 is currently experiencing high visibility and active exploitation across the internet.

Attempts to exploit this vulnerability frequently target URLs containing /wp-content/plugins/gwyns-imagemap-selector/popup.php.