How severe is CVE-2022-1251?

CVE-2022-1251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-1251 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1251?

CVE-2022-1251 affects Inkthemes Ask Me. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1251?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-1251 published?

CVE-2022-1251 was published on 2022-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1251

CVE-2022-1251 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Inkthemes Ask Me with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Inkthemes Ask Me
Published: 2022-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Ask me WordPress theme before 6.8.4 does not perform nonce checks when processing POST requests to the Edit Profile page, allowing an attacker to trick a user to change their profile information by sending a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1251?: The Ask me WordPress theme before 6.8.4 does not perform nonce checks when processing POST requests to the Edit Profile page, allowing an attacker to trick a user to change their profile information by sending a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2022-1251?: CVE-2022-1251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-1251 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1251?: CVE-2022-1251 affects Inkthemes Ask Me. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1251?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-1251 published?: CVE-2022-1251 was published on 2022-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/34b3fc35-381a-4bd7-87e3-f1ef0a15a349

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:inkthemes:ask_me:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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