CVE-2022-42459

HIGH
Published Nov 18, 20223y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
7.2 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Nov 18, 2022 3y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

Auth. WordPress Options Change vulnerability in Image Hover Effects Ultimate plugin <= 9.7.1 on WordPress.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.2
Exploitability
1.2
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required High
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 2

CWE-264
CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management Authorization

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
oxilabimage_hover_effects_ultimate* ≤9.7.1

References 2

  • patchstack.com https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/image-hover-effects-ultimate/wordpress-image-hover-effects-ultimate-plugin-9-7-1-auth-wordpress-options-change-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
    Third Party Advisory
  • wordpress.org https://wordpress.org/plugins/image-hover-effects-ultimate/
    ProductThird Party Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.