CVE-2022-1793

Name: CVE-2022-1793
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-13T13:15:13.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1793 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Private Files WordPress plugin through 0.40 is missing CSRF check when disabling the protection, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin perform such action via a CSRF attack and make the blog public. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Private Files WordPress plugin through 0.40 is missing CSRF check when disabling the protection, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin perform such action via a CSRF attack and make the blog public

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Private Files Project	Private Files	0.40

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fd8b84b4-6944-4638-bdc1-1cb6aaabd42cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fd8b84b4-6944-4638-bdc1-1cb6aaabd42cExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1793?

How severe is CVE-2022-1793?

CVE-2022-1793 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1793?

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-2022-1793?

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Source: NVD / NIST