How severe is CVE-2022-40217?

CVE-2022-40217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40217?

CVE-2022-40217 affects Xplodedthemes Wpide. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40217?

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

When was CVE-2022-40217 published?

CVE-2022-40217 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40217

CVE-2022-40217 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xplodedthemes Wpide 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Xplodedthemes Wpide
Published: 2022-09-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Edit/Upload vulnerability in XplodedThemes WPide plugin <= 2.6 at WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40217?: Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Edit/Upload vulnerability in XplodedThemes WPide plugin <= 2.6 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-40217?: CVE-2022-40217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40217?: CVE-2022-40217 affects Xplodedthemes Wpide. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40217?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40217 published?: CVE-2022-40217 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xplodedthemes:wpide:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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