CVE-2022-0541

Name: CVE-2022-0541
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-25T16:16:07.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0541 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The flo-launch WordPress plugin before 2.4.1 injects code into wp-config.php when creating a cloned site, allowing any attacker to initiate a new site install by setting the flo_custom_table_prefix cookie to an arbitrary value.. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The flo-launch WordPress plugin before 2.4.1 injects code into wp-config.php when creating a cloned site, allowing any attacker to initiate a new site install by setting the flo_custom_table_prefix cookie to an arbitrary value.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.70%

74.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Flothemes	Flo-Launch	< 2.4.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/822cac2c-decd-4aa4-9e8e-1ba2d0c080ceExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/822cac2c-decd-4aa4-9e8e-1ba2d0c080ceExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0541?

How severe is CVE-2022-0541?

CVE-2022-0541 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0541?

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-2022-0541?

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Source: NVD / NIST