How severe is CVE-2022-1551?

CVE-2022-1551 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-1551 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1551?

CVE-2022-1551 affects Smartypantsplugins Sp Project & Document Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1551?

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

When was CVE-2022-1551 published?

CVE-2022-1551 was published on 2022-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1551

CVE-2022-1551 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Smartypantsplugins Sp Project & Document Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-425.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-425
Affected product: Smartypantsplugins Sp Project & Document Manager
Published: 2022-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SP Project & Document Manager WordPress plugin before 4.58 uses an easily guessable path to store user files, bad actors could use that to access other users' sensitive files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1551?: The SP Project & Document Manager WordPress plugin before 4.58 uses an easily guessable path to store user files, bad actors could use that to access other users' sensitive files.
How severe is CVE-2022-1551?: CVE-2022-1551 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-1551 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1551?: CVE-2022-1551 affects Smartypantsplugins Sp Project & Document Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1551?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-1551 published?: CVE-2022-1551 was published on 2022-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/51b4752a-7922-444d-a022-f1c7159b5d84

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:smartypantsplugins:sp_project_\&_document_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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