How severe is CVE-2022-29447?

CVE-2022-29447 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-29447 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29447?

CVE-2022-29447 affects Wow-company Hover Effects. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29447?

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

When was CVE-2022-29447 published?

CVE-2022-29447 was published on 2022-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29447

CVE-2022-29447 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wow-company Hover Effects with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Wow-company Hover Effects
Published: 2022-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authenticated (administrator or higher user role) Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in Wow-Company's Hover Effects plugin <= 2.1 at WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29447?: Authenticated (administrator or higher user role) Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in Wow-Company's Hover Effects plugin <= 2.1 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-29447?: CVE-2022-29447 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-29447 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29447?: CVE-2022-29447 affects Wow-company Hover Effects. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29447?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29447 published?: CVE-2022-29447 was published on 2022-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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