Is CVE-2022-44588 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-44588 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-44588 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-44588 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-44588?

CVE-2022-44588 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-44588

CWE-89Published: December 15, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unauth. SQL Injection vulnerability in Cryptocurrency Widgets Pack Plugin <=1.8.1 on WordPress.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Cryptocurrency Widgets Pack plugin for WordPress contains an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to access or manipulate the database, resulting in a 9.8 CVSS score.

There is no public exploit known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the Cryptocurrency Widgets Pack plugin to a version later than 1.8.1.

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-2022-44588 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.