CVE-2022-42888
CVE-2022-42888 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Armemberplugin Armember with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Armemberplugin Armember
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unauth. Privilege Escalation vulnerability in ARMember premium plugin <= 5.5.1 on WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-42888?
- Unauth. Privilege Escalation vulnerability in ARMember premium plugin <= 5.5.1 on WordPress.
- How severe is CVE-2022-42888?
- CVE-2022-42888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-42888 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-42888?
- CVE-2022-42888 affects Armemberplugin Armember. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-42888?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-42888 published?
- CVE-2022-42888 was published on 2022-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:armemberplugin:armember:*:*:*:*:premium:wordpress:*:*
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