How severe is CVE-2022-4057?

CVE-2022-4057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-4057 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4057?

CVE-2022-4057 affects Optimizingmatters Autooptimize. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4057?

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

When was CVE-2022-4057 published?

CVE-2022-4057 was published on 2023-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4057

CVE-2022-4057 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Optimizingmatters Autooptimize with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-425.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-425
Affected product: Optimizingmatters Autooptimize
Published: 2023-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 3.1.0 uses an easily guessable path to store plugin's exported settings and logs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4057?: The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 3.1.0 uses an easily guessable path to store plugin's exported settings and logs.
How severe is CVE-2022-4057?: CVE-2022-4057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-4057 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4057?: CVE-2022-4057 affects Optimizingmatters Autooptimize. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4057?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-4057 published?: CVE-2022-4057 was published on 2023-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/95ee1b9c-1971-4c35-8527-5764e9ed64af

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:optimizingmatters:autooptimize:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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