How severe is CVE-2022-44583?

CVE-2022-44583 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-44583 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-44583?

CVE-2022-44583 affects Watchtowerhq Watchtower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44583?

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-2022-44583 published?

CVE-2022-44583 was published on 2022-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-44583

CVE-2022-44583 is a high-severity vulnerability in Watchtowerhq Watchtower with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Watchtowerhq Watchtower
Published: 2022-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unauth. Arbitrary File Download vulnerability in WatchTowerHQ plugin <= 3.6.15 on WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-44583?: Unauth. Arbitrary File Download vulnerability in WatchTowerHQ plugin <= 3.6.15 on WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-44583?: CVE-2022-44583 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-44583 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-44583?: CVE-2022-44583 affects Watchtowerhq Watchtower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44583?: 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-2022-44583 published?: CVE-2022-44583 was published on 2022-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:watchtowerhq:watchtower:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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