How severe is CVE-2022-41978?

CVE-2022-41978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-41978 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41978?

CVE-2022-41978 affects Zohocorp Zoho Crm Lead Magnet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41978?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-41978 published?

CVE-2022-41978 was published on 2022-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41978

CVE-2022-41978 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Zoho Crm Lead Magnet with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Zohocorp Zoho Crm Lead Magnet
Published: 2022-11-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Auth. (subscriber+) Arbitrary Options Update vulnerability in Zoho CRM Lead Magnet plugin <= 1.7.5.8 on WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41978?: Auth. (subscriber+) Arbitrary Options Update vulnerability in Zoho CRM Lead Magnet plugin <= 1.7.5.8 on WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-41978?: CVE-2022-41978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-41978 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41978?: CVE-2022-41978 affects Zohocorp Zoho Crm Lead Magnet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41978?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-41978 published?: CVE-2022-41978 was published on 2022-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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