Is CVE-2022-40218 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-40218 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-40218 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-40218 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40218?

CVE-2022-40218 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-40218

CWE-862Published: May 8, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in ThemeHunk Advance WordPress Search Plugin.This issue affects Advance WordPress Search Plugin: from n/a through 1.1.4.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The ThemeHunk Advance WordPress Search Plugin suffers from a missing authorization vulnerability. This critical flaw allows unauthenticated users to perform unauthorized actions, posing a significant risk to site integrity.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the Advance WordPress Search Plugin to the latest available version to ensure proper authorization checks are enforced.

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-2022-40218 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.