How severe is CVE-2022-2144?

CVE-2022-2144 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-2022-2144 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2144?

CVE-2022-2144 affects Jquery Validation For Contact Form 7 Project Jquery Validation For Contact Form 7. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2144?

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

When was CVE-2022-2144 published?

CVE-2022-2144 was published on 2022-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2144

CVE-2022-2144 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jquery Validation For Contact Form 7 Project Jquery Validation For Contact Form 7 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% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Jquery Validation For Contact Form 7 Project Jquery Validation For Contact Form 7
Published: 2022-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Jquery Validation For Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 5.3 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change Blog options like default_role, users_can_register via a CSRF attack

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2144?: The Jquery Validation For Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 5.3 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change Blog options like default_role, users_can_register via a CSRF attack
How severe is CVE-2022-2144?: CVE-2022-2144 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-2022-2144 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2144?: CVE-2022-2144 affects Jquery Validation For Contact Form 7 Project Jquery Validation For Contact Form 7. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2144?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2144 published?: CVE-2022-2144 was published on 2022-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/419054d4-95e8-4f4a-b864-a98b3e18435a

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jquery_validation_for_contact_form_7_project:jquery_validation_for_contact_form_7:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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