How severe is CVE-2022-44584?

CVE-2022-44584 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-44584 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-44584?

CVE-2022-44584 affects Watchtowerhq Watchtower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44584?

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-2022-44584 published?

CVE-2022-44584 was published on 2022-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-44584

CVE-2022-44584 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Watchtowerhq Watchtower with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Watchtowerhq Watchtower
Published: 2022-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-44584?: Unauth. Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in WatchTowerHQ plugin <= 3.6.15 on WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-44584?: CVE-2022-44584 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-44584 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-44584?: CVE-2022-44584 affects Watchtowerhq Watchtower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44584?: 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-2022-44584 published?: CVE-2022-44584 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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