How severe is CVE-2022-4501?

CVE-2022-4501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-4501 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-2022-4501?

CVE-2022-4501 affects Topdigitaltrends Mega Addons For Wpbakery Page Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4501?

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-2022-4501 published?

CVE-2022-4501 was published on 2022-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4501

CVE-2022-4501 is a high-severity vulnerability in Topdigitaltrends Mega Addons For Wpbakery Page Builder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Topdigitaltrends Mega Addons For Wpbakery Page Builder
Published: 2022-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Mega Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the vc_saving_data function in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to update the plugin's settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4501?: The Mega Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the vc_saving_data function in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to update the plugin's settings.
How severe is CVE-2022-4501?: CVE-2022-4501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-4501 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-2022-4501?: CVE-2022-4501 affects Topdigitaltrends Mega Addons For Wpbakery Page Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4501?: 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-2022-4501 published?: CVE-2022-4501 was published on 2022-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:topdigitaltrends:mega_addons_for_wpbakery_page_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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