CVE-2022-0445

Name: CVE-2022-0445
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-07T09:15:09.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0445 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress Real Cookie Banner: GDPR (DSGVO) & ePrivacy Cookie Consent WordPress plugin before 2.14.2 does not have CSRF checks in place when resetting its settings, allowing attackers to make a logged in admin reset them via a CSRF attack. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WordPress Real Cookie Banner: GDPR (DSGVO) & ePrivacy Cookie Consent WordPress plugin before 2.14.2 does not have CSRF checks in place when resetting its settings, allowing attackers to make a logged in admin reset them via a CSRF attack

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Devowl	Wordpress Real Cookie Banner	< 2.14.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d9f28255-0026-4c42-9e67-d17b618c2285Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d9f28255-0026-4c42-9e67-d17b618c2285Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0445?

How severe is CVE-2022-0445?

CVE-2022-0445 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0445?

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-2022-0445?

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Source: NVD / NIST