How severe is CVE-2022-40206?

CVE-2022-40206 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-40206 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40206?

CVE-2022-40206 affects Gvectors Wpforo Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40206?

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

When was CVE-2022-40206 published?

CVE-2022-40206 was published on 2022-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40206

CVE-2022-40206 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gvectors Wpforo Forum with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Gvectors Wpforo Forum
Published: 2022-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure direct object references (IDOR) vulnerability in the wpForo Forum plugin <= 2.0.5 on WordPress allows attackers with subscriber or higher user roles to mark any forum post as private/public.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40206?: Insecure direct object references (IDOR) vulnerability in the wpForo Forum plugin <= 2.0.5 on WordPress allows attackers with subscriber or higher user roles to mark any forum post as private/public.
How severe is CVE-2022-40206?: CVE-2022-40206 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-40206 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40206?: CVE-2022-40206 affects Gvectors Wpforo Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40206?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40206 published?: CVE-2022-40206 was published on 2022-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gvectors:wpforo_forum:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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