How severe is CVE-2022-2198?

CVE-2022-2198 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2198?

CVE-2022-2198 affects 2code Wpqa Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2198?

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

When was CVE-2022-2198 published?

CVE-2022-2198 was published on 2022-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2198

CVE-2022-2198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 2code Wpqa Builder 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% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: 2code Wpqa Builder
Published: 2022-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.7 which is a companion plugin to the Hilmer and Discy , does not check authorization before displaying private messages, allowing any logged in user to read other users private message using the message id, which can easily be brute forced.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2198?: The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.7 which is a companion plugin to the Hilmer and Discy , does not check authorization before displaying private messages, allowing any logged in user to read other users private message using the message id, which can easily be brute forced.
How severe is CVE-2022-2198?: CVE-2022-2198 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2198?: CVE-2022-2198 affects 2code Wpqa Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2198 published?: CVE-2022-2198 was published on 2022-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/867248f2-d497-4ea8-b3f8-0f2e8aaaa2bd

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:2code:wpqa_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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