CVE-2022-1251

Name: CVE-2022-1251
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-22T15:15:13.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1251 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Ask me WordPress theme before 6.8.4 does not perform nonce checks when processing POST requests to the Edit Profile page, allowing an attacker to trick a user to change their profile information by sending a crafted request.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Ask me WordPress theme before 6.8.4 does not perform nonce checks when processing POST requests to the Edit Profile page, allowing an attacker to trick a user to change their profile information by sending a crafted request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

26.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Inkthemes	Ask Me	< 6.8.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/34b3fc35-381a-4bd7-87e3-f1ef0a15a349Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/34b3fc35-381a-4bd7-87e3-f1ef0a15a349Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1251?

How severe is CVE-2022-1251?

CVE-2022-1251 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1251?

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-2022-1251?

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Source: NVD / NIST