How severe is CVE-2022-33198?

CVE-2022-33198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-33198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33198?

CVE-2022-33198 affects Oxilab Accordions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33198?

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

When was CVE-2022-33198 published?

CVE-2022-33198 was published on 2022-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33198

CVE-2022-33198 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oxilab Accordions with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Oxilab Accordions
Published: 2022-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unauthenticated WordPress Options Change vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari's Accordions plugin <= 2.0.2 at WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33198?: Unauthenticated WordPress Options Change vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari's Accordions plugin <= 2.0.2 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-33198?: CVE-2022-33198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-33198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33198?: CVE-2022-33198 affects Oxilab Accordions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-33198 published?: CVE-2022-33198 was published on 2022-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oxilab:accordions:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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