CVE-2022-0444: The Backup, Restore and Migrate WordPress Sites With the XCloner Plugin WordPress plugin before 4.3.6 does not

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-0444?

xcloner: upgrade to 4.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-0444 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0444 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-0444 affect?

CVE-2022-0444 affects xcloner. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Backup, Restore and Migrate WordPress Sites With the XCloner Plugin WordPress plugin before 4.3.6 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when resetting its settings, allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset them, including gener

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-0444?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-0444 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting xcloner. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Backup, Restore and Migrate WordPress Sites With the XCloner Plugin WordPress plugin before 4.3.6 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when resetting its settings, allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset them, including generating a new backup encryption key.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352, CWE-862
Published	2022-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: watchful

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-27 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

watchful xcloner UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.3.6

Fixed in: 4.3.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xcloner || rpm -q xcloner || xcloner --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xcloner

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xcloner

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2022-0444?

xcloner: upgrade to 4.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-0444 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0444 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-2022-0444 affect?

CVE-2022-0444 affects xcloner. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Backup, Restore and Migrate WordPress Sites With the XCloner Plugin WordPress plugin before 4.3.6 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when resetting its settings, allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset them, including gener

How urgent is CVE-2022-0444?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-35950 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in the XCloner Backup and Restore plugin before 4.2.153 for WordPress
CVE-2020-35948 CRITICAL 9.9 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in the XCloner Backup and Restore plugin before 4.2.13 for WordPress

References

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