CVE-2022-1574: The HTML2WP WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when importing files, a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1574?

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

Q: Is CVE-2022-1574 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1574 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-2022-1574 affect?

CVE-2022-1574 affects html2wp. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The HTML2WP WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when importing files, and does not validate them, as a result, unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) on the remote server

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1574?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-1574 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) 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 when importing files, and does not validate them, as a result, unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) on the remote server

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	12.2% (top 4%)
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.

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: WordPress HTML2WP <=1.0.0 - Arbitrary File Upload

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-1574?

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

Is CVE-2022-1574 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1574 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-2022-1574 affect?

CVE-2022-1574 affects html2wp. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The HTML2WP WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when importing files, and does not validate them, as a result, unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) on the remote server

How urgent is CVE-2022-1574?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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