How severe is CVE-2022-4017?

CVE-2022-4017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-4017 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-2022-4017?

CVE-2022-4017 primarily affects Booster Booster Elite 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-2022-4017?

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-2022-4017 published?

CVE-2022-4017 was published on 2023-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4017

CVE-2022-4017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Booster Booster Elite Woocommerce 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: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Booster Booster Elite Woocommerce
Published: 2023-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Booster for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 6.0.1, Booster Plus for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 6.0.1, Booster Elite for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 6.0.1 have either flawed CSRF checks or are missing them completely in numerous places, allowing attackers to make logged in users perform unwanted actions via CSRF attacks

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4017?: The Booster for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 6.0.1, Booster Plus for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 6.0.1, Booster Elite for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 6.0.1 have either flawed CSRF checks or are missing them completely in numerous places, allowing attackers to make logged in users perform unwanted actions via CSRF attacks
How severe is CVE-2022-4017?: CVE-2022-4017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-4017 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-2022-4017?: CVE-2022-4017 primarily affects Booster Booster Elite 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-2022-4017?: 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-2022-4017 published?: CVE-2022-4017 was published on 2023-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/609072d0-9bb9-4fe0-9626-7e4a334ca3a4

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:booster:booster_elite_woocommerce:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:booster:booster_for_woocommerce:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:booster:booster_plus_woocommerce:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*