CVE-2022-2046

Name: CVE-2022-2046
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-08T14:15:08.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2046 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.2.3 allows administrators to download other plugins from the same vendor directly to the site, but does not check the URL domain it gets the zip files from. This could allow administrators to run code on the server, which is a problem in multisite configurations.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.2.3 allows administrators to download other plugins from the same vendor directly to the site, but does not check the URL domain it gets the zip files from. This could allow administrators to run code on the server, which is a problem in multisite configurations.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpwax	Directorist	< 7.2.3

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2752034/directorist?contextall=1&old=2731298&old_path=%2FdirectoristThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/03a04eab-be47-4195-af77-0df2a32eb807Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2752034/directorist?contextall=1&old=2731298&old_path=%2FdirectoristThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/03a04eab-be47-4195-af77-0df2a32eb807Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2046?

How severe is CVE-2022-2046?

CVE-2022-2046 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2046?

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-2022-2046?

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Source: NVD / NIST