CVE-2022-1598

Name: CVE-2022-1598
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-08T10:15:09.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 5.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1598 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.5 which is a companion to the Discy and Himer , lacks authentication in a REST API endpoint, allowing unauthenticated users to discover private questions sent between users on the site.. EPSS estimates a 5.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.5 which is a companion to the Discy and Himer , lacks authentication in a REST API endpoint, allowing unauthenticated users to discover private questions sent between users on the site.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.59%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
2code	Wpqa Builder	< 5.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0416ae2f-5670-4080-a88d-3484bb19d8c8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0416ae2f-5670-4080-a88d-3484bb19d8c8Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1598?

How severe is CVE-2022-1598?

CVE-2022-1598 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1598?

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-2022-1598?

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Source: NVD / NIST