How severe is CVE-2022-3961?

CVE-2022-3961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-3961 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3961?

CVE-2022-3961 affects Wpwax Directorist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3961?

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

When was CVE-2022-3961 published?

CVE-2022-3961 was published on 2022-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3961

CVE-2022-3961 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpwax Directorist 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wpwax Directorist
Published: 2022-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.4.4 does not prevent users with low privileges (like subscribers) from accessing sensitive system information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3961?: The Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.4.4 does not prevent users with low privileges (like subscribers) from accessing sensitive system information.
How severe is CVE-2022-3961?: CVE-2022-3961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-3961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3961?: CVE-2022-3961 affects Wpwax Directorist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3961?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-3961 published?: CVE-2022-3961 was published on 2022-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6aad6454-de1b-4304-9c14-05e28d08b253

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpwax:directorist:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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