PatchTheCVECVE-2022-1398: The External Media without Import WordPress plugin through 1.1.2 does not have any authorisation and does to e
CVE-2022-1398 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting external media without import. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The External Media without Import WordPress plugin through 1.1.2 does not have any authorisation and does to ensure that medias added via URLs are external medias, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber to perform blind SSRF attacks
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.0% (top 13%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-918 |
| Published | 2022-05-16 |
| 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
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: External Media without Import <=1.1.2 - Authenticated Blind Server-Side Request Forgery
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-2022-1398?
external media without import: upgrade to newer than 1.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-1398 being exploited?
CVE-2022-1398 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-2022-1398 affect?
CVE-2022-1398 affects external media without import. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The External Media without Import WordPress plugin through 1.1.2 does not have any authorisation and does to ensure that medias added via URLs are external medias, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber to perform bli
How urgent is CVE-2022-1398?
Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference
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Related CVEs
- CVE-2017-20183 LOW 3.5 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in External Media without Import Plugin up to 1.0.0 on WordPress