How severe is CVE-2022-3989?

CVE-2022-3989 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-3989 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3989?

CVE-2022-3989 affects Stylemixthemes Motors - Car Dealer, Classifieds & Listing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3989?

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-2022-3989 published?

CVE-2022-3989 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3989

CVE-2022-3989 is a high-severity vulnerability in Stylemixthemes Motors - Car Dealer, Classifieds & Listing with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Stylemixthemes Motors - Car Dealer, Classifieds & Listing
Published: 2022-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Motors WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not properly validate uploaded files for dangerous file types (such as .php) in an AJAX action, allowing an attacker to sign up on a victim's WordPress instance, upload a malicious PHP file and attempt to launch a brute-force attack to discover the uploaded payload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3989?: The Motors WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not properly validate uploaded files for dangerous file types (such as .php) in an AJAX action, allowing an attacker to sign up on a victim's WordPress instance, upload a malicious PHP file and attempt to launch a brute-force attack to discover the uploaded payload.
How severe is CVE-2022-3989?: CVE-2022-3989 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-3989 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3989?: CVE-2022-3989 affects Stylemixthemes Motors - Car Dealer, Classifieds & Listing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3989?: 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-2022-3989 published?: CVE-2022-3989 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1bd20329-f3a5-466d-81b0-e4ff0ca32091

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:stylemixthemes:motors_-_car_dealer\,_classifieds_\&_listing:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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