CVE-2022-44584
CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.82%
Last modified
CVE-2022-44584 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Unauth. Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in WatchTowerHQ plugin <= 3.6.15 on WordPress.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unauth. Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in WatchTowerHQ plugin <= 3.6.15 on WordPress.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Watchtowerhq | Watchtower | <= 3.6.15 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/watchtowerhq/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/watchtowerhq/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-44584?
Unauth. Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in WatchTowerHQ plugin <= 3.6.15 on WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-44584?
CVE-2022-44584 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44584?
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.
How Strix Helps
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