CVE-2022-2798

Name: CVE-2022-2798
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-16T09:15:10.96+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2798 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Affiliates Manager WordPress plugin before 2.9.14 does not validate and sanitise the affiliate data, which could allow users registering as affiliate to perform CSV injection attacks against an admin exporting the data. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Affiliates Manager WordPress plugin before 2.9.14 does not validate and sanitise the affiliate data, which could allow users registering as affiliate to perform CSV injection attacks against an admin exporting the data

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1236

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpaffiliatemanager	Affiliates Manager	< 2.9.14

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f169567d-c682-4abe-94df-a9d00be90eddExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f169567d-c682-4abe-94df-a9d00be90eddExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2798?

How severe is CVE-2022-2798?

CVE-2022-2798 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2798?

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