How severe is CVE-2022-4555?

CVE-2022-4555 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-4555 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4555?

CVE-2022-4555 affects Wpvar Wp Shamsi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4555?

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

When was CVE-2022-4555 published?

CVE-2022-4555 was published on 2022-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4555

CVE-2022-4555 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpvar Wp Shamsi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wpvar Wp Shamsi
Published: 2022-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Shamsi plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the deactivate() function hooked via init() in versions up to, and including, 4.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to deactivate arbitrary plugins on the site. This can be used to deactivate security plugins that aids in exploiting other vulnerabilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4555?: The WP Shamsi plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the deactivate() function hooked via init() in versions up to, and including, 4.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to deactivate arbitrary plugins on the site. This can be used to deactivate security plugins that aids in exploiting other vulnerabilities.
How severe is CVE-2022-4555?: CVE-2022-4555 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-4555 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4555?: CVE-2022-4555 affects Wpvar Wp Shamsi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4555?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-4555 published?: CVE-2022-4555 was published on 2022-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpvar:wp_shamsi:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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