CVE-2022-0499

Name: CVE-2022-0499
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-28T18:15:09.007+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0499 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Sermon Browser WordPress plugin through 0.45.22 does not have CSRF checks in place when uploading Sermon files, and does not validate them in any way, allowing attackers to make a logged in admin upload arbitrary files such as PHP ones.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Sermon Browser WordPress plugin through 0.45.22 does not have CSRF checks in place when uploading Sermon files, and does not validate them in any way, allowing attackers to make a logged in admin upload arbitrary files such as PHP ones.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sermon Browser Project	Sermon Browser	<= 0.45.22

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e9ccf1fc-1dbf-4a41-bf4a-90af20b286d6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e9ccf1fc-1dbf-4a41-bf4a-90af20b286d6Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0499?

How severe is CVE-2022-0499?

CVE-2022-0499 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0499?

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-2022-0499?

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Source: NVD / NIST