Is CVE-2022-2551 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-2551 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-2551 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-2551 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2551?

CVE-2022-2551 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-2551

Published: April 11, 2026

Official Description

The Duplicator WordPress plugin before 1.4.7 discloses the url of the a backup to unauthenticated visitors accessing the main installer endpoint of the plugin, if the installer script has been run once by an administrator, allowing download of the full site backup without authenticating.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-2551 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-2022-2551 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.