Is CVE-2022-42497 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42497 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42497 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42497 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42497?

CVE-2022-42497 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42497

CWE-89Published: November 18, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability in Api2Cart Bridge Connector plugin <= 1.1.0 on WordPress.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Api2Cart Bridge Connector plugin for WordPress is affected by an arbitrary code execution vulnerability. This critical flaw has a CVSS score of 9.8 and allows unauthenticated attackers to run malicious code on the server.

There is no known public exploit, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the Api2Cart Bridge Connector plugin to a version newer than 1.1.0. Apply general WordPress hardening practices to minimize the impact of potential code execution.

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-2022-42497 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.