CVE-2022-1658

Name: CVE-2022-1658
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-13T14:15:08.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1658 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerable versions of the Jupiter Theme (<= 6.10.1) allow arbitrary plugin deletion by any authenticated user, including users with the subscriber role, via the abb_remove_plugin AJAX action registered in the framework/admin/control-panel/logic/plugin-management.php file. Using this functionality, any logged-in user can delete any installed plugin on the site.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerable versions of the Jupiter Theme (<= 6.10.1) allow arbitrary plugin deletion by any authenticated user, including users with the subscriber role, via the abb_remove_plugin AJAX action registered in the framework/admin/control-panel/logic/plugin-management.php file. Using this functionality, any logged-in user can delete any installed plugin on the site.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Artbees	Jupiter	<= 6.10.1

References

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/05/critical-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-jupiter-and-jupiterx-premium-themes/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/05/critical-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-jupiter-and-jupiterx-premium-themes/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1658?

How severe is CVE-2022-1658?

CVE-2022-1658 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1658?

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