CVE-2022-1251: The Ask me WordPress theme before 6.8.4 does not perform nonce checks when processing POST requests to the Edi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1251?

ask me: upgrade to 6.8.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1251 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1251 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-2022-1251 affect?

CVE-2022-1251 affects ask me. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Ask me WordPress theme before 6.8.4 does not perform nonce checks when processing POST requests to the Edit Profile page, allowing an attacker to trick a user to change their profile information by sending a crafted request.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1251?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1251 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting ask me. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Ask me WordPress theme before 6.8.4 does not perform nonce checks when processing POST requests to the Edit Profile page, allowing an attacker to trick a user to change their profile information by sending a crafted request.

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	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2022-08-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: inkthemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-22 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

inkthemes ask me UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.8.4

Fixed in: 6.8.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ask-me || rpm -q ask-me || ask-me --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.8.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ask-me

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ask-me

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-1251?

ask me: upgrade to 6.8.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1251 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1251 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-2022-1251 affect?

CVE-2022-1251 affects ask me. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Ask me WordPress theme before 6.8.4 does not perform nonce checks when processing POST requests to the Edit Profile page, allowing an attacker to trick a user to change their profile information by sending a crafted request.

How urgent is CVE-2022-1251?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

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