CVE-2022-2273

Name: CVE-2022-2273
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-01T13:15:10.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2273 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Simple Membership WordPress plugin before 4.1.3 does not properly validate the membership_level parameter when editing a profile, allowing members to escalate to a higher membership level by using a crafted POST request.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Simple Membership WordPress plugin before 4.1.3 does not properly validate the membership_level parameter when editing a profile, allowing members to escalate to a higher membership level by using a crafted POST request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simple-Membership-Plugin	Simple Membership	< 4.1.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/724729d9-1c4a-485c-9c90-a27664c47c84Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/724729d9-1c4a-485c-9c90-a27664c47c84Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2273?

How severe is CVE-2022-2273?

CVE-2022-2273 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2273?

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