Is CVE-2022-0633 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-0633 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-0633 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-0633 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0633?

CVE-2022-0633 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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UNKNOWNCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-0633

Published: May 5, 2026

EPSS:1.36%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:80.2th

Official Description

The UpdraftPlus WordPress plugin Free before 1.22.3 and Premium before 2.22.3 do not properly validate a user has the required privileges to access a backup's nonce identifier, which may allow any users with an account on the site (such as subscriber) to download the most recent site & database backup.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0633 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-2022-0633 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.