How severe is CVE-2022-28590?

CVE-2022-28590 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-28590 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28590?

CVE-2022-28590 affects Pixelimity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28590?

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-2022-28590 published?

CVE-2022-28590 was published on 2022-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28590

CVE-2022-28590 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pixelimity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pixelimity
Published: 2022-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in Pixelimity 1.0 via admin/admin-ajax.php?action=install_theme.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28590?: A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in Pixelimity 1.0 via admin/admin-ajax.php?action=install_theme.
How severe is CVE-2022-28590?: CVE-2022-28590 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28590 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28590?: CVE-2022-28590 affects Pixelimity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28590?: 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-2022-28590 published?: CVE-2022-28590 was published on 2022-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/pixelimity/pixelimity/issues/24

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pixelimity:pixelimity:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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