How severe is CVE-2022-3416?

CVE-2022-3416 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-2022-3416 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3416?

CVE-2022-3416 affects Bravenewcode Wptouch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3416?

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-2022-3416 published?

CVE-2022-3416 was published on 2023-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3416

CVE-2022-3416 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bravenewcode Wptouch with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bravenewcode Wptouch
Published: 2023-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WPtouch WordPress plugin before 4.3.45 does not properly validate images to be uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3416?: The WPtouch WordPress plugin before 4.3.45 does not properly validate images to be uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup)
How severe is CVE-2022-3416?: CVE-2022-3416 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-2022-3416 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3416?: CVE-2022-3416 affects Bravenewcode Wptouch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3416?: 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-2022-3416 published?: CVE-2022-3416 was published on 2023-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f927dbe0-3939-4882-a469-1309ac737ee6

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bravenewcode:wptouch:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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