CVE-2022-40216

CVE-2022-40216 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordplus Better Messages with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Description

Auth. (subscriber+) Messaging Block Bypass vulnerability in Better Messages plugin <= 1.9.10.69 on WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40216?
Auth. (subscriber+) Messaging Block Bypass vulnerability in Better Messages plugin <= 1.9.10.69 on WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-40216?
CVE-2022-40216 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40216 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-2022-40216?
CVE-2022-40216 affects Wordplus Better Messages. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40216?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40216 published?
CVE-2022-40216 was published on 2022-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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