How severe is CVE-2022-42459?

CVE-2022-42459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-42459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42459?

CVE-2022-42459 affects Oxilab Image Hover Effects Ultimate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42459?

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-2022-42459 published?

CVE-2022-42459 was published on 2022-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42459

CVE-2022-42459 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oxilab Image Hover Effects Ultimate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Oxilab Image Hover Effects Ultimate
Published: 2022-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Auth. WordPress Options Change vulnerability in Image Hover Effects Ultimate plugin <= 9.7.1 on WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42459?: Auth. WordPress Options Change vulnerability in Image Hover Effects Ultimate plugin <= 9.7.1 on WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-42459?: CVE-2022-42459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-42459 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42459?: CVE-2022-42459 affects Oxilab Image Hover Effects Ultimate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42459?: 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-2022-42459 published?: CVE-2022-42459 was published on 2022-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oxilab:image_hover_effects_ultimate:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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