CVE-2022-44583Network attack vector

Unauthenticated arbitrary file download

Published Nov 18, 2022 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Arbitrary file download in WatchTowerHQ 3.6.15 and earlier allows remote attackers to read files from a WordPress server without authentication. WatchTowerHQ and Patchstack have not published the affected handler, attacker-controlled parameter, or erroneous file-access operation. Network access to a site running an affected plugin release is sufficient, and exposed files can include credentials or backups.

CVSS severity7.5
High
EPSS probability0.73%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
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Summary

What happened

Arbitrary file download in WatchTowerHQ 3.6.15 and earlier allows remote attackers to read files from a WordPress server without authentication. WatchTowerHQ and Patchstack have not published the affected handler, attacker-controlled parameter, or erroneous file-access operation. Network access to a site running an affected plugin release is sufficient, and exposed files can include credentials or backups.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-44583
Published
Nov 18, 2022
Updated
Apr 28, 2026
Vendor
WatchTowerHQ
Product
WatchTowerHQ
Classifications
CWE-552, T1005
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Nov 18, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 28, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=<= 3.6.15 <=3.6.15

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

WatchTowerHQ · WatchTowerHQversion=<= 3.6.15 <=3.6.15

Published CVSS scores

7.5PatchstackCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-552Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
T1005Data from Local System

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