How severe is CVE-2022-43492?

CVE-2022-43492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-43492 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43492?

CVE-2022-43492 affects Gvectors Wpdiscuz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43492?

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

When was CVE-2022-43492 published?

CVE-2022-43492 was published on 2022-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43492

CVE-2022-43492 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gvectors Wpdiscuz with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Gvectors Wpdiscuz
Published: 2022-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Auth. (subscriber+) Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) vulnerability in Comments – wpDiscuz plugin 7.4.2 on WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43492?: Auth. (subscriber+) Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) vulnerability in Comments – wpDiscuz plugin 7.4.2 on WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-43492?: CVE-2022-43492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-43492 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43492?: CVE-2022-43492 affects Gvectors Wpdiscuz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43492?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43492 published?: CVE-2022-43492 was published on 2022-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gvectors:wpdiscuz:7.4.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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