CVE-2022-0320

Name: CVE-2022-0320
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-01T13:15:09.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0320 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Essential Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin before 5.0.5 does not validate and sanitise some template data before it them in include statements, which could allow unauthenticated attackers to perform Local File Inclusion attack and read arbitrary files on the server, this could also lead to RCE via user uploaded files or other LFI to RCE techniques.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Essential Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin before 5.0.5 does not validate and sanitise some template data before it them in include statements, which could allow unauthenticated attackers to perform Local File Inclusion attack and read arbitrary files on the server, this could also lead to RCE via user uploaded files or other LFI to RCE techniques.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.99%

78.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpdeveloper	Essential Addons For Elementor	< 5.0.5

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0d02b222-e672-4ac0-a1d4-d34e1ecf4a95Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0d02b222-e672-4ac0-a1d4-d34e1ecf4a95Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0320?

How severe is CVE-2022-0320?

CVE-2022-0320 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0320?

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-2022-0320?

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Source: NVD / NIST