Is CVE-2022-2317 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2317 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2317 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2317 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2317?

CVE-2022-2317 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2317

CWE-269Published: August 1, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Simple Membership WordPress plugin before 4.1.3 allows user to change their membership at the registration stage due to insufficient checking of a user supplied parameter.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Simple Membership WordPress plugin before 4.1.3 allows users to modify their membership level during registration due to insufficient parameter validation. This critical flaw is rated 9.8 and is not currently in the CISA KEV.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the Simple Membership plugin to version 4.1.3 or later.

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-2022-2317 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.