CVE-2022-3677

Name: CVE-2022-3677
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-05T17:15:10.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3677 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Advanced Import WordPress plugin before 1.3.8 does not have CSRF check when installing and activating plugins, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin install arbitrary plugins from WordPress.org, and activate arbitrary ones from the blog via CSRF attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Advanced Import WordPress plugin before 1.3.8 does not have CSRF check when installing and activating plugins, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin install arbitrary plugins from WordPress.org, and activate arbitrary ones from the blog via CSRF attacks

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Addonspress	Advanced Import	< 1.3.8

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5a7c6367-a3e6-4411-8865-2a9dbc9f1450Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5a7c6367-a3e6-4411-8865-2a9dbc9f1450Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3677?

How severe is CVE-2022-3677?

CVE-2022-3677 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3677?

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-2022-3677?

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Source: NVD / NIST