CVE-2022-3900
Published: December 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The Cooked Pro WordPress plugin before 1.7.5.7 does not properly validate or sanitize the recipe_args parameter before unserializing it in the cooked_loadmore action, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to trigger a PHP Object injection vulnerability.
Risk Analysis
The Cooked Pro WordPress plugin contains a PHP object injection vulnerability triggered by improper validation of the recipe_args parameter. This critical flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code.
There is no public exploit circulating, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.
Update the Cooked Pro plugin to version 1.7.5.7 or later.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-3900 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.
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-3900 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts