How severe is CVE-2022-1793?

CVE-2022-1793 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-2022-1793 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1793?

CVE-2022-1793 affects Private Files Project Private Files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1793?

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

When was CVE-2022-1793 published?

CVE-2022-1793 was published on 2022-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1793

CVE-2022-1793 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Private Files Project Private Files 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)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Private Files Project Private Files
Published: 2022-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Private Files WordPress plugin through 0.40 is missing CSRF check when disabling the protection, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin perform such action via a CSRF attack and make the blog public

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1793?: The Private Files WordPress plugin through 0.40 is missing CSRF check when disabling the protection, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin perform such action via a CSRF attack and make the blog public
How severe is CVE-2022-1793?: CVE-2022-1793 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-2022-1793 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1793?: CVE-2022-1793 affects Private Files Project Private Files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1793?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-1793 published?: CVE-2022-1793 was published on 2022-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fd8b84b4-6944-4638-bdc1-1cb6aaabd42c

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:private_files_project:private_files:0.40:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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