CVE-2022-4950

Name: CVE-2022-4950
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-07T02:15:15.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4950 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Several WordPress plugins developed by Cool Plugins are vulnerable to arbitrary plugin installation and activation that can lead to remote code execution by authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Several WordPress plugins developed by Cool Plugins are vulnerable to arbitrary plugin installation and activation that can lead to remote code execution by authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Coolplugins	Cool Timeline	< 2.4
Coolplugins	Cryptocurrency Widgets	< 2.5.1
Coolplugins	Cryptocurrency Widgets For Elementor	< 1.3
Coolplugins	Event Single Page Builder For The Event Calendar	< 1.6
Coolplugins	Events-Notification-Bar-Addon	< 1.6
Coolplugins	Events Search For The Events Calendar	< 1.2
Coolplugins	Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar	< 2.0
Coolplugins	Events Widgets For Elementor And The Events Calendar	< 1.5
Coolplugins	The Events Calendar Countdown Addon	< 1.4
Cryptocurrency Payment \& Donation Box Plugins	Cryptocurrency Payment \& Donation Box	< 1.8

References

https://blog.nintechnet.com/8-wordpress-plugins-fixed-high-severity-vulnerability/Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2705076/cool-timeline/trunk/admin/timeline-addon-page/timeline-addon-page.phpPatch
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f6f0fb78-ad6b-4a9e-ae1a-5793f3426379?source=cveBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/8-wordpress-plugins-fixed-high-severity-vulnerability/Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2705076/cool-timeline/trunk/admin/timeline-addon-page/timeline-addon-page.phpPatch
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f6f0fb78-ad6b-4a9e-ae1a-5793f3426379?source=cveBroken Link, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4950?

How severe is CVE-2022-4950?

CVE-2022-4950 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4950?

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-2022-4950?

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Source: NVD / NIST