CVE-2022-0442

Name: CVE-2022-0442
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-07T09:15:09.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0442 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The UsersWP WordPress plugin before 1.2.3.1 is missing access controls when updating a user avatar, and does not make sure file names for user avatars are unique, allowing a logged in user to overwrite another users avatar.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The UsersWP WordPress plugin before 1.2.3.1 is missing access controls when updating a user avatar, and does not make sure file names for user avatars are unique, allowing a logged in user to overwrite another users avatar.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ayecode	Userswp	< 1.2.3.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9cf0822a-c9d6-4ebc-b905-95b143d1a692Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9cf0822a-c9d6-4ebc-b905-95b143d1a692Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0442?

How severe is CVE-2022-0442?

CVE-2022-0442 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0442?

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-2022-0442?

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Source: NVD / NIST