CVE-2022-4950
HIGH
Published Jun 7, 20233y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
8.8 CVSS 3.1
Published Jun 7, 2023 3y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago
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
Exploitability
Impact
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
| Vendor | Product | Version | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 3
- blog.nintechnet.com https://blog.nintechnet.com/8-wordpress-plugins-fixed-high-severity-vulnerability/
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2705076/cool-timeline/trunk/admin/timeline-addon-page/timeline-addon-page.php
- wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f6f0fb78-ad6b-4a9e-ae1a-5793f3426379?source=cve
Remediation
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2705076/cool-timeline/trunk/admin/timeline-addon-page/timeline-addon-page.php