How severe is CVE-2022-0218?

CVE-2022-0218 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-0218 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0218?

CVE-2022-0218 affects Codemiq Wordpress Email Template Designer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0218?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-0218 published?

CVE-2022-0218 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0218

CVE-2022-0218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Codemiq Wordpress Email Template Designer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 71% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 71% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Codemiq Wordpress Email Template Designer
Published: 2022-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP HTML Mail WordPress plugin is vulnerable to unauthorized access which allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve and modify theme settings due to a missing capability check on the /themesettings REST-API endpoint found in the ~/includes/class-template-designer.php file, in versions up to and including 3.0.9. This makes it possible for attackers with no privileges to execute the endpoint and add malicious JavaScript to a vulnerable WordPress site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0218?: The WP HTML Mail WordPress plugin is vulnerable to unauthorized access which allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve and modify theme settings due to a missing capability check on the /themesettings REST-API endpoint found in the ~/includes/class-template-designer.php file, in versions up to and including 3.0.9. This makes it possible for attackers with no privileges to execute the endpoint and add malicious JavaScript to a vulnerable WordPress site.
How severe is CVE-2022-0218?: CVE-2022-0218 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-0218 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0218?: CVE-2022-0218 affects Codemiq Wordpress Email Template Designer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0218?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-0218 published?: CVE-2022-0218 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:codemiq:wordpress_email_template_designer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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