How severe is CVE-2022-38454?

CVE-2022-38454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-38454 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38454?

CVE-2022-38454 affects Kraken Kraken.io Image Optimizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38454?

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

When was CVE-2022-38454 published?

CVE-2022-38454 was published on 2022-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38454

CVE-2022-38454 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kraken Kraken.io Image Optimizer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Kraken Kraken.io Image Optimizer
Published: 2022-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Kraken.io Image Optimizer plugin <= 2.6.5 at WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38454?: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Kraken.io Image Optimizer plugin <= 2.6.5 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-38454?: CVE-2022-38454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-38454 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38454?: CVE-2022-38454 affects Kraken Kraken.io Image Optimizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38454?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38454 published?: CVE-2022-38454 was published on 2022-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kraken:kraken.io_image_optimizer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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