How severe is CVE-2022-35238?

CVE-2022-35238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-35238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-35238?

CVE-2022-35238 affects Brinidesigner Awesome Filterable Portfolio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35238?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-35238 published?

CVE-2022-35238 was published on 2022-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-35238

CVE-2022-35238 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Brinidesigner Awesome Filterable Portfolio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Brinidesigner Awesome Filterable Portfolio
Published: 2022-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unauthenticated Plugin Settings Change vulnerability in Awesome Filterable Portfolio plugin <= 1.9.7 at WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-35238?: Unauthenticated Plugin Settings Change vulnerability in Awesome Filterable Portfolio plugin <= 1.9.7 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-35238?: CVE-2022-35238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-35238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-35238?: CVE-2022-35238 affects Brinidesigner Awesome Filterable Portfolio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-35238?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-35238 published?: CVE-2022-35238 was published on 2022-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:brinidesigner:awesome_filterable_portfolio:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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