CVE-2022-2184

Name: CVE-2022-2184
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-01T13:15:10.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2184 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The CAPTCHA 4WP WordPress plugin before 7.1.0 lets user input reach a sensitive require_once call in one of its admin-side templates. This can be abused by attackers, via a Cross-Site Request Forgery attack to run arbitrary code on the server.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CAPTCHA 4WP WordPress plugin before 7.1.0 lets user input reach a sensitive require_once call in one of its admin-side templates. This can be abused by attackers, via a Cross-Site Request Forgery attack to run arbitrary code on the server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpwhitesecurity	Captcha 4wp	< 7.1.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e777784f-5ba0-4966-be27-e0a0cbbfe056Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e777784f-5ba0-4966-be27-e0a0cbbfe056Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2184?

How severe is CVE-2022-2184?

CVE-2022-2184 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2184?

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-2022-2184?

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Source: NVD / NIST