Is CVE-2022-45363 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-45363 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-45363 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-45363 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-45363?

CVE-2022-45363 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-45363

Published: April 11, 2026

Official Description

Auth. (subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Muffingroup Betheme theme <= 26.6.1 on WordPress.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in the Muffingroup Betheme allows authenticated subscribers to inject stored cross-site scripting (XSS) code. While specific severity scores are not available, its inclusion in CISA's KEV confirms that this flaw is actively being exploited.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, confirming its use by attackers.

Recommended Action

Update the Betheme theme to a version beyond 26.6.1 to address the stored XSS vulnerability. Implement robust input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data.

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-2022-45363 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-2022-45363 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.