CVE-2022-4950

HIGH
Published Jun 7, 20233y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
8.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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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.

CVSS Details

Base Score
8.8
Exploitability
2.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
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
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-862 Missing Authorization Authorization

Affected Products 10

VendorProductVersionRange
coolpluginscool_timeline* <2.4
coolpluginscryptocurrency_widgets* <2.5.1
coolpluginscryptocurrency_widgets_for_elementor* <1.3
coolpluginsevent_single_page_builder_for_the_event_calendar* <1.6
coolpluginsevents-notification-bar-addon* <1.6
coolpluginsevents_search_for_the_events_calendar* <1.2
coolpluginsevents_shortcodes_for_the_events_calendar* <2.0
coolpluginsevents_widgets_for_elementor_and_the_events_calendar* <1.5
coolpluginsthe_events_calendar_countdown_addon* <1.4
cryptocurrency_payment_\&_donation_box_pluginscryptocurrency_payment_\&_donation_box* <1.8

References 3

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

Remediation

  • plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2705076/cool-timeline/trunk/admin/timeline-addon-page/timeline-addon-page.php
    Patch