CVE-2022-1572: The HTML2WP WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in an AJAX action, avai

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1572?

html2wp: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1572 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1572 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-2022-1572 affect?

CVE-2022-1572 affects html2wp. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The HTML2WP WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in an AJAX action, available to any authenticated users such as subscriber, which could allow them to delete arbitrary file

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1572?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1572 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting html2wp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The HTML2WP WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in an AJAX action, available to any authenticated users such as subscriber, which could allow them to delete arbitrary file

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352, CWE-862
Published	2022-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: html2wp project

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 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

html2wp project html2wp UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy html2wp || rpm -q html2wp || html2wp --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade html2wp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade html2wp

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-2022-1572?

html2wp: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1572 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1572 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-2022-1572 affect?

CVE-2022-1572 affects html2wp. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The HTML2WP WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in an AJAX action, available to any authenticated users such as subscriber, which could allow them to delete arbitrary file

How urgent is CVE-2022-1572?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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