How severe is CVE-2022-3374?

CVE-2022-3374 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-2022-3374 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3374?

CVE-2022-3374 affects Oceanwp Ocean Extra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3374?

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-2022-3374 published?

CVE-2022-3374 was published on 2022-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3374

CVE-2022-3374 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oceanwp Ocean Extra with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Oceanwp Ocean Extra
Published: 2022-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Ocean Extra WordPress plugin before 2.0.5 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injections issues when a high privilege user import (intentionally or not) a malicious Customizer Styling file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3374?: The Ocean Extra WordPress plugin before 2.0.5 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injections issues when a high privilege user import (intentionally or not) a malicious Customizer Styling file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.
How severe is CVE-2022-3374?: CVE-2022-3374 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-2022-3374 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3374?: CVE-2022-3374 affects Oceanwp Ocean Extra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3374?: 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-2022-3374 published?: CVE-2022-3374 was published on 2022-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/22fd3f28-9036-4bd5-ad98-ff78bd1b51bc

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oceanwp:ocean_extra:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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