CVE-2022-0165
CVE-2022-0165 is a medium-severity vulnerability in King-theme Kingcomposer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-601.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-601
- Affected product: King-theme Kingcomposer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Page Builder KingComposer WordPress plugin through 2.9.6 does not validate the id parameter before redirecting the user to it via the kc_get_thumbn AJAX action available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-0165?
- The Page Builder KingComposer WordPress plugin through 2.9.6 does not validate the id parameter before redirecting the user to it via the kc_get_thumbn AJAX action available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users
- How severe is CVE-2022-0165?
- CVE-2022-0165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-0165 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-0165?
- CVE-2022-0165 affects King-theme Kingcomposer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-0165?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-0165 published?
- CVE-2022-0165 was published on 2022-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:king-theme:kingcomposer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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