CVE-2022-1594: The HC Custom WP-Admin URL WordPress plugin through 1.4 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its se

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1594?

hc custom wp-admin url: upgrade to newer than 1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1594 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1594 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-2022-1594 affect?

CVE-2022-1594 affects hc custom wp-admin url. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The HC Custom WP-Admin URL WordPress plugin through 1.4 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack, allowing them to change the login URL

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1594?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1594 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting hc custom wp-admin url. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The HC Custom WP-Admin URL WordPress plugin through 1.4 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack, allowing them to change the login URL

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 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2022-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: hc custom wp-admin url project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

hc custom wp-admin url project hc custom wp-admin url UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4

Fixed in: newer than 1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hc-custom-wp-admin-url || rpm -q hc-custom-wp-admin-url || hc-custom-wp-admin-url --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hc-custom-wp-admin-url

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hc-custom-wp-admin-url

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-2022-1594?

hc custom wp-admin url: upgrade to newer than 1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1594 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1594 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-2022-1594 affect?

CVE-2022-1594 affects hc custom wp-admin url. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The HC Custom WP-Admin URL WordPress plugin through 1.4 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack, allowing them to change the login URL

How urgent is CVE-2022-1594?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-1595 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE The HC Custom WP-Admin URL WordPress plugin through 1.4 leaks the secret login URL when sending a specific cra

References

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