CVE-2022-3366

Name: CVE-2022-3366
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-31T16:15:11.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3366 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The PublishPress Capabilities WordPress plugin before 2.5.2, PublishPress Capabilities Pro WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 unserializes the content of imported files, which could lead to PHP object injection attacks by administrators, on multisite WordPress configurations. Successful exploitation in this case requires other plugins with a suitable gadget chain to be present on the site.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PublishPress Capabilities WordPress plugin before 2.5.2, PublishPress Capabilities Pro WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 unserializes the content of imported files, which could lead to PHP object injection attacks by administrators, on multisite WordPress configurations. Successful exploitation in this case requires other plugins with a suitable gadget chain to be present on the site.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Publishpress	Capabilities	< 2.5.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/72639924-e7a7-4f7d-bd50-015d05ffd4fbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/72639924-e7a7-4f7d-bd50-015d05ffd4fbExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3366?

How severe is CVE-2022-3366?

CVE-2022-3366 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3366?

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