CVE-2022-1442

Name: CVE-2022-1442
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-10T20:15:08.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 9.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1442 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Metform WordPress plugin is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure due to improper access control in the ~/core/forms/action.php file which can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to view all API keys and secrets of integrated third-party APIs like that of PayPal, Stripe, Mailchimp, Hubspot, HelpScout, reCAPTCHA and many more, in versions up to and including 2.1.3.. EPSS estimates a 9.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Metform WordPress plugin is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure due to improper access control in the ~/core/forms/action.php file which can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to view all API keys and secrets of integrated third-party APIs like that of PayPal, Stripe, Mailchimp, Hubspot, HelpScout, reCAPTCHA and many more, in versions up to and including 2.1.3.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

9.11%

94.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpmet	Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder	< 2.1.4

References

https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/6e6c6e5fa1f8818058c7f03de1eda6bfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2711944/metform/trunk/core/forms/action.phpPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/04a46249-b5b2-4082-b520-cdc4a1370bb1?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/6e6c6e5fa1f8818058c7f03de1eda6bfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2711944/metform/trunk/core/forms/action.phpPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/04a46249-b5b2-4082-b520-cdc4a1370bb1?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1442?

How severe is CVE-2022-1442?

CVE-2022-1442 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1442?

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-2022-1442?

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Source: NVD / NIST