How severe is CVE-2022-3538?

CVE-2022-3538 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 user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-3538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3538?

CVE-2022-3538 affects Webmaster Tools Verification Project Webmaster Tools Verification. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3538?

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

When was CVE-2022-3538 published?

CVE-2022-3538 was published on 2022-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3538

CVE-2022-3538 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webmaster Tools Verification Project Webmaster Tools Verification 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Webmaster Tools Verification Project Webmaster Tools Verification
Published: 2022-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Webmaster Tools Verification WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when disabling plugins, allowing unauthenticated users to disable arbitrary plugins

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3538?: The Webmaster Tools Verification WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when disabling plugins, allowing unauthenticated users to disable arbitrary plugins
How severe is CVE-2022-3538?: CVE-2022-3538 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 user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-3538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3538?: CVE-2022-3538 affects Webmaster Tools Verification Project Webmaster Tools Verification. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3538?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-3538 published?: CVE-2022-3538 was published on 2022-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/337ee7ed-9ade-4567-b976-88386cbcf036

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webmaster_tools_verification_project:webmaster_tools_verification:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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