How severe is CVE-2022-4972?

CVE-2022-4972 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-2022-4972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4972?

CVE-2022-4972 affects Wpchill Download Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4972?

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.

Does CVE-2022-4972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-4972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-53924.

When was CVE-2022-4972 published?

CVE-2022-4972 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4972

CVE-2022-4972 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpchill Download Monitor 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-53924
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wpchill Download Monitor
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on several REST-API routes related to reporting in versions up to, and including, 4.7.51. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view user data and other sensitive information intended for administrators.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4972?: The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on several REST-API routes related to reporting in versions up to, and including, 4.7.51. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view user data and other sensitive information intended for administrators.
How severe is CVE-2022-4972?: CVE-2022-4972 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-2022-4972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4972?: CVE-2022-4972 affects Wpchill Download Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4972?: 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.
Does CVE-2022-4972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-4972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-53924.
When was CVE-2022-4972 published?: CVE-2022-4972 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpchill:download_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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