CVE-2022-1409

Name: CVE-2022-1409
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-16T15:15:09.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1409 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The VikBooking Hotel Booking Engine & PMS WordPress plugin before 1.5.8 does not properly validate images, allowing high privilege users such as administrators to upload PHP files disguised as images and containing malicious PHP code. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The VikBooking Hotel Booking Engine & PMS WordPress plugin before 1.5.8 does not properly validate images, allowing high privilege users such as administrators to upload PHP files disguised as images and containing malicious PHP code

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.44%

69.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vikwp	Hotel Booking Engine \& Pms	< 1.5.8

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1330f8f7-4a59-4e9d-acae-21656a4101feExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1330f8f7-4a59-4e9d-acae-21656a4101feExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1409?

How severe is CVE-2022-1409?

CVE-2022-1409 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1409?

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-2022-1409?

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Source: NVD / NIST