How severe is CVE-2022-33970?

CVE-2022-33970 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-2022-33970 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33970?

CVE-2022-33970 affects Oxilab Shortcode Addons. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33970?

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-2022-33970 published?

CVE-2022-33970 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33970

CVE-2022-33970 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oxilab Shortcode Addons 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Oxilab Shortcode Addons
Published: 2022-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authenticated WordPress Options Change vulnerability in Biplob018 Shortcode Addons plugin <= 3.1.2 at WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33970?: Authenticated WordPress Options Change vulnerability in Biplob018 Shortcode Addons plugin <= 3.1.2 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-33970?: CVE-2022-33970 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-2022-33970 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33970?: CVE-2022-33970 affects Oxilab Shortcode Addons. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33970?: 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-2022-33970 published?: CVE-2022-33970 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oxilab:shortcode_addons:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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