CVE-2022-4950Network attack vector

Authenticated code execution via unchecked plugin installation

Published Jun 7, 2023 · Updated Apr 8, 2026

Missing authorization in ten WordPress plugins allows remote authenticated users with subscriber access to install and activate arbitrary plugins. The cool_plugins_install AJAX handler accepts attacker-chosen nonce names and ZIP URLs, verifies any valid nonce, and extracts the archive without checking capabilities. Subscriber access exposes a usable nonce; the installed PHP plugin can then execute code with the WordPress server account.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability1.37%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Missing authorization in ten WordPress plugins allows remote authenticated users with subscriber access to install and activate arbitrary plugins. The cool_plugins_install AJAX handler accepts attacker-chosen nonce names and ZIP URLs, verifies any valid nonce, and extracts the archive without checking capabilities. Subscriber access exposes a usable nonce; the installed PHP plugin can then execute code with the WordPress server account.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-4950
Published
Jun 7, 2023
Updated
Apr 8, 2026
Vendor
Cool Plugins
Product
Cryptocurrency Widgets For Elementor
Classifications
CWE-862, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 7, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 8, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <1.3

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Cool Plugins · Cryptocurrency Widgets For Elementorversion=0 <1.3
Cool Plugins · Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendarversion=0 <=1.9.4
Cool Plugins · Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins Listversion=0 <=2.4
AdAstraCrypto · Cryptocurrency Donation Box – Bitcoin & Crypto Donationsversion=0 <=1.7
Cool Plugins · Cool Timelineversion=0 <=2.3.3
Cool Plugins · Event Single Page Builder For The Events Calendarversion=0 <=1.5
Cool Plugins · Events Search For The Events Calendarversion=0 <=1.1.3
Cool Plugins · The Events Calendar Events Notification Bar Addonversion=0 <=1.1
Cool Plugins · Events Widgets For Elementor And The Events Calendarversion=0 <=1.4.2
Cool Plugins · Event Countdown for The Events Calendarversion=0 <=1.3.1

Published CVSS scores

8.8WordfenceCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-862Missing Authorization
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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