How severe is CVE-2022-25602?

CVE-2022-25602 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-25602 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25602?

CVE-2022-25602 affects Expresstech Responsive Menu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25602?

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-2022-25602 published?

CVE-2022-25602 was published on 2022-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25602

CVE-2022-25602 is a high-severity vulnerability in Expresstech Responsive Menu with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Expresstech Responsive Menu
Published: 2022-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nonce token leak vulnerability leading to arbitrary file upload, theme deletion, plugin settings change discovered in Responsive Menu WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.1.7).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25602?: Nonce token leak vulnerability leading to arbitrary file upload, theme deletion, plugin settings change discovered in Responsive Menu WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.1.7).
How severe is CVE-2022-25602?: CVE-2022-25602 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-25602 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25602?: CVE-2022-25602 affects Expresstech Responsive Menu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25602?: 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-2022-25602 published?: CVE-2022-25602 was published on 2022-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:expresstech:responsive_menu:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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