Is CVE-2022-4972 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-4972 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-4972 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-4972 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4972?

CVE-2022-4972 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-4972

Published: April 11, 2026

Official Description

The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on several REST-API routes related to reporting in versions up to, and including, 4.7.51. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view user data and other sensitive information intended for administrators.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-4972 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-2022-4972 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.