How severe is CVE-2022-4950?

CVE-2022-4950 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-4950 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4950?

CVE-2022-4950 primarily affects Coolplugins Cool Timeline. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4950?

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-2022-4950 published?

CVE-2022-4950 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4950

CVE-2022-4950 is a high-severity vulnerability in Coolplugins Cool Timeline with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Coolplugins Cool Timeline
Published: 2023-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Several WordPress plugins developed by Cool Plugins are vulnerable to arbitrary plugin installation and activation that can lead to remote code execution by authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4950?: Several WordPress plugins developed by Cool Plugins are vulnerable to arbitrary plugin installation and activation that can lead to remote code execution by authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber.
How severe is CVE-2022-4950?: CVE-2022-4950 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-4950 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4950?: CVE-2022-4950 primarily affects Coolplugins Cool Timeline. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4950?: 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-2022-4950 published?: CVE-2022-4950 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:coolplugins:cool_timeline:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:coolplugins:cryptocurrency_widgets:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:coolplugins:cryptocurrency_widgets_for_elementor:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:coolplugins:event_single_page_builder_for_the_event_calendar:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:coolplugins:events-notification-bar-addon:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:coolplugins:events_search_for_the_events_calendar:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:coolplugins:events_shortcodes_for_the_events_calendar:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:coolplugins:events_widgets_for_elementor_and_the_events_calendar:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:coolplugins:the_events_calendar_countdown_addon:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cryptocurrency_payment_\&_donation_box_plugins:cryptocurrency_payment_\&_donation_box:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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