CVE-2022-0165

Name: CVE-2022-0165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-14T15:15:09.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 4.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0165 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Page Builder KingComposer WordPress plugin through 2.9.6 does not validate the id parameter before redirecting the user to it via the kc_get_thumbn AJAX action available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users. EPSS estimates a 4.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Page Builder KingComposer WordPress plugin through 2.9.6 does not validate the id parameter before redirecting the user to it via the kc_get_thumbn AJAX action available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

4.28%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
King-Theme	Kingcomposer	<= 2.9.6

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/906d0c31-370e-46b4-af1f-e52fbddd00cbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/906d0c31-370e-46b4-af1f-e52fbddd00cbExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0165?

How severe is CVE-2022-0165?

CVE-2022-0165 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0165?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-0165?

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Source: NVD / NIST