Is CVE-2022-0828 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-0828 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-0828 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-0828 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0828?

CVE-2022-0828 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-0828

CWE-338Published: April 11, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.34 uses the uniqid php function to generate the master key for a download, allowing an attacker to brute force the key with reasonable resources giving direct download access regardless of role based restrictions or password protections set for the download.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0828 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.