How severe is CVE-2022-41609?

CVE-2022-41609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, 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 none.

Is CVE-2022-41609 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41609?

CVE-2022-41609 affects Wordplus Better Messages. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41609?

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

When was CVE-2022-41609 published?

CVE-2022-41609 was published on 2022-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41609

CVE-2022-41609 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordplus Better Messages with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Wordplus Better Messages
Published: 2022-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Auth. (subscriber+) Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Better Messages plugin 1.9.10.68 on WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41609?: Auth. (subscriber+) Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Better Messages plugin 1.9.10.68 on WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-41609?: CVE-2022-41609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, 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 none.
Is CVE-2022-41609 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41609?: CVE-2022-41609 affects Wordplus Better Messages. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41609?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-41609 published?: CVE-2022-41609 was published on 2022-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wordplus:better_messages:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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