Is CVE-2022-3417 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-3417 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-3417 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-3417 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3417?

CVE-2022-3417 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-3417

Published: January 9, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The WPtouch WordPress plugin before 4.3.45 unserialises the content of an imported settings file, which could lead to PHP object injections issues when an user import (intentionally or not) a malicious settings file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-3417 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.