How severe is CVE-2022-2357?

CVE-2022-2357 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2357 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2357?

CVE-2022-2357 affects Wsm Downloader Project Wsm Downloader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2357?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-2357 published?

CVE-2022-2357 was published on 2022-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2357

CVE-2022-2357 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wsm Downloader Project Wsm Downloader with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Wsm Downloader Project Wsm Downloader
Published: 2022-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WSM Downloader WordPress plugin through 1.4.0 allows any visitor to use its remote file download feature to download any local files, including sensitive ones like wp-config.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2357?: The WSM Downloader WordPress plugin through 1.4.0 allows any visitor to use its remote file download feature to download any local files, including sensitive ones like wp-config.php.
How severe is CVE-2022-2357?: CVE-2022-2357 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2357 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2357?: CVE-2022-2357 affects Wsm Downloader Project Wsm Downloader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2357?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-2357 published?: CVE-2022-2357 was published on 2022-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/42499b84-684e-42e1-b7f0-de206d4da553

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wsm_downloader_project:wsm_downloader:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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