CVE-2022-3477
Published: April 11, 2026
Official Description
The tagDiv Composer WordPress plugin before 3.5, required by the Newspaper WordPress theme before 12.1 and Newsmag WordPress theme before 5.2.2, does not properly implement the Facebook login feature, allowing unauthenticated attackers to login as any user by just knowing their email address
Risk Analysis
The tagDiv Composer WordPress plugin, used by Newspaper and Newsmag themes, has a flaw in its Facebook login feature allowing unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user with just their email address. This vulnerability is confirmed exploited by CISA (is_in_kev: true), making it a critical and urgent security concern.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user if they know the user's email address.
Update the tagDiv Composer WordPress plugin to version 3.5 or higher, Newspaper theme to 12.1 or higher, and Newsmag theme to 5.2.2 or higher. Ensure all WordPress components are kept current.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-3477 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-2022-3477 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.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-3477 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1