CVE-2022-4030

Name: CVE-2022-4030
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-29T21:15:11.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4030 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Simple:Press plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in versions up to, and including, 6.8 via the 'file' parameter which can be manipulated during user avatar deletion. This makes it possible with attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to supply paths to arbitrary files on the server that will subsequently be deleted. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Simple:Press plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in versions up to, and including, 6.8 via the 'file' parameter which can be manipulated during user avatar deletion. This makes it possible with attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to supply paths to arbitrary files on the server that will subsequently be deleted. This can be used to delete the wp-config.php file that can allow an attacker to configure the site and achieve remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.56%

72.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simple-Press	Simple\	<= 6.8.0

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2804020%40simplepress&new=2804020%40simplepress&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/43bcf3ab-4201-4a61-82c5-2dc60b684989?source=cve
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-4030Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2804020%40simplepress&new=2804020%40simplepress&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-4030Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 29, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4030?

How severe is CVE-2022-4030?

CVE-2022-4030 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4030?

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-2022-4030?

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Source: NVD / NIST