CVE-2022-0398

Name: CVE-2022-0398
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-25T16:16:07.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0398 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The ThirstyAffiliates Affiliate Link Manager WordPress plugin before 3.10.5 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when creating affiliate links, which could allow any authenticated user, such as subscriber to create arbitrary affiliate links, which could then be used to redirect users to an arbitrary website. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ThirstyAffiliates Affiliate Link Manager WordPress plugin before 3.10.5 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when creating affiliate links, which could allow any authenticated user, such as subscriber to create arbitrary affiliate links, which could then be used to redirect users to an arbitrary website

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Caseproof	Thirstyaffiliates Affiliate Link Manager	< 3.10.5

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/21aec131-91ff-4300-ac7a-0bf31d6b2b24Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/21aec131-91ff-4300-ac7a-0bf31d6b2b24Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0398?

How severe is CVE-2022-0398?

CVE-2022-0398 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0398?

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-2022-0398?

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Source: NVD / NIST