How severe is CVE-2022-36387?

CVE-2022-36387 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-36387 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36387?

CVE-2022-36387 affects About-me Project About-me. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36387?

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-2022-36387 published?

CVE-2022-36387 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36387

CVE-2022-36387 is a high-severity vulnerability in About-me Project About-me with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: About-me Project About-me
Published: 2022-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Broken Access Control vulnerability in Alessio Caiazza's About Me plugin <= 1.0.12 at WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36387?: Broken Access Control vulnerability in Alessio Caiazza's About Me plugin <= 1.0.12 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-36387?: CVE-2022-36387 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-36387 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36387?: CVE-2022-36387 affects About-me Project About-me. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36387?: 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-2022-36387 published?: CVE-2022-36387 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:about-me_project:about-me:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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