Is CVE-2022-0218 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-0218 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-0218 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-0218 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0218?

CVE-2022-0218 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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UNKNOWNCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-0218

Published: April 11, 2026

EPSS:62.40%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:98.4th

Official Description

The WP HTML Mail WordPress plugin is vulnerable to unauthorized access which allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve and modify theme settings due to a missing capability check on the /themesettings REST-API endpoint found in the ~/includes/class-template-designer.php file, in versions up to and including 3.0.9. This makes it possible for attackers with no privileges to execute the endpoint and add malicious JavaScript to a vulnerable WordPress site.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0218 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

CISA has added CVE-2022-0218 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.