CVE-2022-1788
CVE-2022-1788 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Change Uploaded File Permissions Project Change Uploaded File Permissions 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-352.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-352
- Affected product: Change Uploaded File Permissions Project Change Uploaded File Permissions
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Due to missing checks the Change Uploaded File Permissions WordPress plugin through 4.0.0 is vulnerable to CSRF attacks. This can be used to change the file and folder permissions of any folder. This could be problematic when specific files like ini files are made readable for everyone due to this.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1788?
- Due to missing checks the Change Uploaded File Permissions WordPress plugin through 4.0.0 is vulnerable to CSRF attacks. This can be used to change the file and folder permissions of any folder. This could be problematic when specific files like ini files are made readable for everyone due to this.
- How severe is CVE-2022-1788?
- CVE-2022-1788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-1788 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-1788?
- CVE-2022-1788 affects Change Uploaded File Permissions Project Change Uploaded File Permissions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-1788?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-1788 published?
- CVE-2022-1788 was published on 2022-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:change_uploaded_file_permissions_project:change_uploaded_file_permissions:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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