Is CVE-2022-0163 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-0163 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-0163 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-0163 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0163?

CVE-2022-0163 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2022-0163

CWE-862Published: March 7, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Smart Forms WordPress plugin before 2.6.71 does not have authorisation in its rednao_smart_forms_entries_list AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to download arbitrary form's data, which could include sensitive information such as PII depending on the form.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0163 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.