CVE-2022-1412: The Log WP_Mail WordPress plugin through 0.1 saves sent email in a publicly accessible directory using predict

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1412?

log wp mail: upgrade to newer than 0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1412 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1412 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-2022-1412 affect?

CVE-2022-1412 affects log wp mail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Log WP_Mail WordPress plugin through 0.1 saves sent email in a publicly accessible directory using predictable filenames, allowing any unauthenticated visitor to obtain potentially sensitive information like generated passwords.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1412?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-1412 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting log wp mail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Log WP_Mail WordPress plugin through 0.1 saves sent email in a publicly accessible directory using predictable filenames, allowing any unauthenticated visitor to obtain potentially sensitive information like generated passwords.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2022-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: premierethemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-13 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

premierethemes log wp mail UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy log-wp-mail || rpm -q log-wp-mail || log-wp-mail --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade log-wp-mail

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade log-wp-mail

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-2022-1412?

log wp mail: upgrade to newer than 0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1412 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1412 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-2022-1412 affect?

CVE-2022-1412 affects log wp mail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Log WP_Mail WordPress plugin through 0.1 saves sent email in a publicly accessible directory using predictable filenames, allowing any unauthenticated visitor to obtain potentially sensitive information like generated passwords.

How urgent is CVE-2022-1412?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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