Is CVE-2022-4940 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-4940 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-4940 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-4940 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4940?

CVE-2022-4940 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-4940

Published: April 11, 2026

Official Description

The WCFM Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and access of data in versions up to, and including, 2.10.0 due to missing capability checks on various AJAX actions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform a wide variety of actions such as modifying membership details, changing renewal information, controlling membership approvals, and more.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-4940 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-2022-4940 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.