CVE-2022-0633

Name: CVE-2022-0633
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-17T19:15:08.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0633 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The UpdraftPlus WordPress plugin Free before 1.22.3 and Premium before 2.22.3 do not properly validate a user has the required privileges to access a backup's nonce identifier, which may allow any users with an account on the site (such as subscriber) to download the most recent site & database backup.. EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The UpdraftPlus WordPress plugin Free before 1.22.3 and Premium before 2.22.3 do not properly validate a user has the required privileges to access a backup's nonce identifier, which may allow any users with an account on the site (such as subscriber) to download the most recent site & database backup.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.98%

78.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Updraftplus	Updraftplus	< 1.22.3
Updraftplus	Updraftplus	< 2.22.3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166059/WordPress-UpdraftPlus-1.22.2-Backup-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://jetpack.com/2022/02/17/severe-vulnerability-fixed-in-updraftplus-1-22-3/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://updraftplus.com/updraftplus-security-release-1-22-3-2-22-3/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d257c28f-3c7e-422b-a5c2-e618ed3c0bf3Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166059/WordPress-UpdraftPlus-1.22.2-Backup-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://jetpack.com/2022/02/17/severe-vulnerability-fixed-in-updraftplus-1-22-3/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://updraftplus.com/updraftplus-security-release-1-22-3-2-22-3/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d257c28f-3c7e-422b-a5c2-e618ed3c0bf3Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0633?

How severe is CVE-2022-0633?

CVE-2022-0633 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0633?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST