How severe is CVE-2022-4016?

CVE-2022-4016 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-2022-4016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4016?

CVE-2022-4016 primarily affects Booster Booster For Woocommerce. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4016?

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

When was CVE-2022-4016 published?

CVE-2022-4016 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4016

CVE-2022-4016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Booster Booster For Woocommerce 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Booster Booster For Woocommerce
Published: 2022-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Booster for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 5.6.7, Booster Plus for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 5.6.6, Booster Elite for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 1.1.8 does not properly check for CSRF when creating and deleting Customer roles, allowing attackers to make logged admins create and delete arbitrary custom roles via CSRF attacks

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4016?: The Booster for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 5.6.7, Booster Plus for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 5.6.6, Booster Elite for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 1.1.8 does not properly check for CSRF when creating and deleting Customer roles, allowing attackers to make logged admins create and delete arbitrary custom roles via CSRF attacks
How severe is CVE-2022-4016?: CVE-2022-4016 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-2022-4016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4016?: CVE-2022-4016 primarily affects Booster Booster For Woocommerce. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-4016 published?: CVE-2022-4016 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9b77044c-fd3f-4e6f-a759-dcc3082dcbd6

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:booster:booster_for_woocommerce:*:*:*:*:elite:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:booster:booster_for_woocommerce:*:*:*:*:plus:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:booster:booster_for_woocommerce:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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