CVE-2022-43468

Name: CVE-2022-43468
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-07T04:15:10.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-43468 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. External initialization of trusted variables or data stores vulnerability exists in WordPress Popular Posts 6.0.5 and earlier, therefore the vulnerable product accepts untrusted external inputs to update certain internal variables. As a result, the number of views for an article may be manipulated through a crafted input.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

External initialization of trusted variables or data stores vulnerability exists in WordPress Popular Posts 6.0.5 and earlier, therefore the vulnerable product accepts untrusted external inputs to update certain internal variables. As a result, the number of views for an article may be manipulated through a crafted input.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress Popular Posts Project	Wordpress Popular Posts	<= 6.0.5

References

https://github.com/cabrerahector/wordpress-popular-posts/Third Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN13927745/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-popular-posts/Product
https://github.com/cabrerahector/wordpress-popular-posts/Third Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN13927745/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-popular-posts/Product

Timeline

Published: Dec 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43468?

How severe is CVE-2022-43468?

CVE-2022-43468 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43468?

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