PatchTheCVECVE-2022-0246: The settings of the iQ Block Country WordPress plugin before 1.2.13 can be exported or imported using its back
CVE-2022-0246 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting iq block country. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The settings of the iQ Block Country WordPress plugin before 1.2.13 can be exported or imported using its backup functionality. An authorized user can import preconfigured settings of the plugin by uploading a zip file. After the uploading process, files in the uploaded zip file are extracted one by one. During the extraction process, existence of a file is checked. If the file exists, it is deleted without any security control by only considerin
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.4% (top 11%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-73 |
| Published | 2022-04-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-0246?
iq block country: upgrade to 1.2.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-0246 being exploited?
CVE-2022-0246 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-0246 affect?
CVE-2022-0246 affects iq block country. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). The settings of the iQ Block Country WordPress plugin before 1.2.13 can be exported or imported using its backup functionality. An authorized user can import preconfigured settings of the plugin by uploading a zip file. After the uploading
How urgent is CVE-2022-0246?
Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference
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