Is CVE-2022-2184 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2184 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2184 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2184 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2184?

CVE-2022-2184 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-2184

CWE-22Published: August 1, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The CAPTCHA 4WP WordPress plugin before 7.1.0 lets user input reach a sensitive require_once call in one of its admin-side templates. This can be abused by attackers, via a Cross-Site Request Forgery attack to run arbitrary code on the server.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-2184 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 8.8.