How severe is CVE-2022-2080?

CVE-2022-2080 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2080 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2080?

CVE-2022-2080 affects Automattic Sensei Lms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2080?

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

When was CVE-2022-2080 published?

CVE-2022-2080 was published on 2022-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2080

CVE-2022-2080 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Automattic Sensei Lms 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Automattic Sensei Lms
Published: 2022-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Sensei LMS WordPress plugin before 4.5.2 does not ensure that the sender of a private message is either the teacher or the original sender, allowing any authenticated user to send messages to arbitrary private conversation via a IDOR attack. Note: Attackers are not able to see responses/messages between the teacher and student

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2080?: The Sensei LMS WordPress plugin before 4.5.2 does not ensure that the sender of a private message is either the teacher or the original sender, allowing any authenticated user to send messages to arbitrary private conversation via a IDOR attack. Note: Attackers are not able to see responses/messages between the teacher and student
How severe is CVE-2022-2080?: CVE-2022-2080 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2080 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2080?: CVE-2022-2080 affects Automattic Sensei Lms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2080?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2080 published?: CVE-2022-2080 was published on 2022-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:automattic:sensei_lms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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