CVE-2022-3907

Name: CVE-2022-3907
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-05T17:15:10.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3907 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Clerk WordPress plugin before 4.0.0 is affected by time-based attacks in the validation function for all API requests due to the usage of comparison operators to verify API keys against the ones stored in the site options.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Clerk WordPress plugin before 4.0.0 is affected by time-based attacks in the validation function for all API requests due to the usage of comparison operators to verify API keys against the ones stored in the site options.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-203

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Clerk.Io	Clerk.Io	< 4.0.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7920c1c1-709d-4b1f-ac08-f0a02ddb329cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7920c1c1-709d-4b1f-ac08-f0a02ddb329cExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3907?

How severe is CVE-2022-3907?

CVE-2022-3907 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3907?

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-2022-3907?

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Source: NVD / NIST