CVE-2022-3881

Name: CVE-2022-3881
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-12T18:15:11.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3881 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Tools Increase Maximum Limits, Repair, Server PHP Info, Javascript errors, File Permissions, Transients, Error Log WordPress plugin before 3.43 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF in an AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to call it and install and activate arbitrary plugins from wordpress.org. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Tools Increase Maximum Limits, Repair, Server PHP Info, Javascript errors, File Permissions, Transients, Error Log WordPress plugin before 3.43 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF in an AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to call it and install and activate arbitrary plugins from wordpress.org

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wptools Project	Wptools	< 3.43

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c2a9cf01-051a-429a-82ca-280885114b5aExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c2a9cf01-051a-429a-82ca-280885114b5aExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3881?

How severe is CVE-2022-3881?

CVE-2022-3881 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3881?

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-2022-3881?

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Source: NVD / NIST