CVE-2022-1425

Name: CVE-2022-1425
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-16T15:15:09.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1425 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The WPQA Builder Plugin WordPress plugin before 5.2, used as a companion plugin for the Discy and Himer , does not validate that the message_id of the wpqa_message_view ajax action belongs to the requesting user, leading to any user being able to read messages for any other users via a Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WPQA Builder Plugin WordPress plugin before 5.2, used as a companion plugin for the Discy and Himer , does not validate that the message_id of the wpqa_message_view ajax action belongs to the requesting user, leading to any user being able to read messages for any other users via a Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
2code	Wpqa Builder	< 5.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b110e2f7-4aa3-47b5-a8f2-0a7fe53cc467Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b110e2f7-4aa3-47b5-a8f2-0a7fe53cc467Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1425?

How severe is CVE-2022-1425?

CVE-2022-1425 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1425?

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