CVE-2022-0345

Name: CVE-2022-0345
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-28T09:15:08.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0345 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Customize WordPress Emails and Alerts WordPress plugin before 1.8.7 does not have authorisation and CSRF check in its bnfw_search_users AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users to call it and query for user e-mail prefixes (finding the first letter, then the second one, then the third one etc.).. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Customize WordPress Emails and Alerts WordPress plugin before 1.8.7 does not have authorisation and CSRF check in its bnfw_search_users AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users to call it and query for user e-mail prefixes (finding the first letter, then the second one, then the third one etc.).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Madewithfuel	Customize Wordpress Emails And Alerts	< 1.8.7

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b3b523b9-6c92-4091-837a-d34e3174eb19Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b3b523b9-6c92-4091-837a-d34e3174eb19Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0345?

How severe is CVE-2022-0345?

CVE-2022-0345 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0345?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST