Is CVE-2022-0541 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-0541 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-0541 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-0541 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0541?

CVE-2022-0541 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-0541

CWE-284Published: April 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The flo-launch WordPress plugin before 2.4.1 injects code into wp-config.php when creating a cloned site, allowing any attacker to initiate a new site install by setting the flo_custom_table_prefix cookie to an arbitrary value.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0541 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.