Is CVE-2022-0398 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-0398 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-0398 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-0398 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0398?

CVE-2022-0398 has a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2022-0398

CWE-352Published: April 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.4

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The ThirstyAffiliates Affiliate Link Manager WordPress plugin before 3.10.5 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when creating affiliate links, which could allow any authenticated user, such as subscriber to create arbitrary affiliate links, which could then be used to redirect users to an arbitrary website

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0398 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.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.