Vulnerability Description
Several WordPress plugins developed by Cool Plugins are vulnerable to arbitrary plugin installation and activation that can lead to remote code execution by authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Coolplugins | Cool Timeline | < 2.4 |
| Coolplugins | Cryptocurrency Widgets | < 2.5.1 |
| Coolplugins | Cryptocurrency Widgets For Elementor | < 1.3 |
| Coolplugins | Event Single Page Builder For The Event Calendar | < 1.6 |
| Coolplugins | Events-Notification-Bar-Addon | < 1.6 |
| Coolplugins | Events Search For The Events Calendar | < 1.2 |
| Coolplugins | Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar | < 2.0 |
| Coolplugins | Events Widgets For Elementor And The Events Calendar | < 1.5 |
| Coolplugins | The Events Calendar Countdown Addon | < 1.4 |
| Cryptocurrency Payment \& Donation Box Plugins | Cryptocurrency Payment \& Donation Box | < 1.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/8-wordpress-plugins-fixed-high-severity-vulnerabilitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2705076/cool-timeline/trunk/admin/tPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f6f0fb78-ad6b-4a9e-ae1Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/8-wordpress-plugins-fixed-high-severity-vulnerabilitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2705076/cool-timeline/trunk/admin/tPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f6f0fb78-ad6b-4a9e-ae1Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-4950?
CVE-2022-4950 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Several WordPress plugins developed by Cool Plugins are vulnerable to arbitrary plugin installation and activation that can lead to remote code execution by authenticated attackers with minimal permis...
How severe is CVE-2022-4950?
CVE-2022-4950 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-4950?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Coolplugins Cool Timeline, Coolplugins Cryptocurrency Widgets, Coolplugins Cryptocurrency Widgets For Elementor, Coolplugins Event Single Page Builder For The Event Calendar, Coolplugins Events-Notification-Bar-Addon.