Is CVE-2022-2269 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2269 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2269 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2269 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2269?

CVE-2022-2269 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2269

CWE-89Published: August 8, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Website File Changes Monitor WordPress plugin before 1.8.3 does not sanitise and escape user input before using it in a SQL statement via an action available to users with the manage_options capability (by default admins), leading to an SQL injection

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Website File Changes Monitor WordPress plugin before 1.8.3 contains a SQL injection vulnerability. While it requires administrative privileges to trigger, the flaw allows for significant database manipulation.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the plugin to version 1.8.3 or later. Limit administrative access to trusted users only.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-2269 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.