CVE-2022-2864

Name: CVE-2022-2864
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-28T17:15:22.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2864 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The demon image annotation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 4.7. This is due to missing nonce validation in the ~/includes/settings.php file. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The demon image annotation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 4.7. This is due to missing nonce validation in the ~/includes/settings.php file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's settings and inject malicious web scripts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

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

0.47%

37.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Superwhite	Demon Image Annotation	< 4.8

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/demon-image-annotation/trunk/includes/settings.phpPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2772352%40demon-image-annotation&new=2772352%40demon-image-annotation&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2864Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/demon-image-annotation/trunk/includes/settings.phpPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2772352%40demon-image-annotation&new=2772352%40demon-image-annotation&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2864Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2864?

How severe is CVE-2022-2864?

CVE-2022-2864 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2864?

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-2022-2864?

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Source: NVD / NIST