How severe is CVE-2022-33142?

CVE-2022-33142 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-33142 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33142?

CVE-2022-33142 affects Wordplus Better Messages. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33142?

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-2022-33142 published?

CVE-2022-33142 was published on 2022-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33142

CVE-2022-33142 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wordplus Better Messages with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Wordplus Better Messages
Published: 2022-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authenticated (subscriber+) Denial Of Service (DoS) vulnerability in WordPlus WordPress Better Messages plugin <= 1.9.10.57 at WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33142?: Authenticated (subscriber+) Denial Of Service (DoS) vulnerability in WordPlus WordPress Better Messages plugin <= 1.9.10.57 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-33142?: CVE-2022-33142 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-33142 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33142?: CVE-2022-33142 affects Wordplus Better Messages. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33142?: 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-2022-33142 published?: CVE-2022-33142 was published on 2022-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wordplus:better_messages:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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