CVE-2022-1765: The Hot Linked Image Cacher WordPress plugin through 1.16 is vulnerable to CSRF

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1765?

hot linked image cacher: upgrade to newer than 1.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1765 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1765 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-2022-1765 affect?

CVE-2022-1765 affects hot linked image cacher. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Hot Linked Image Cacher WordPress plugin through 1.16 is vulnerable to CSRF. This can be used to store / cache images from external domains on the server, which could lead to legal risks (due to copyright violations or licensing rules).

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1765?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1765 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting hot linked image cacher. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Hot Linked Image Cacher WordPress plugin through 1.16 is vulnerable to CSRF. This can be used to store / cache images from external domains on the server, which could lead to legal risks (due to copyright violations or licensing rules).

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2022-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: hot linked image cacher 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 04:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hot linked image cacher project hot linked image cacher UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.16

Fixed in: newer than 1.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hot-linked-image-cacher || rpm -q hot-linked-image-cacher || hot-linked-image-cacher --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hot-linked-image-cacher

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hot-linked-image-cacher

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-2022-1765?

hot linked image cacher: upgrade to newer than 1.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1765 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1765 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-2022-1765 affect?

CVE-2022-1765 affects hot linked image cacher. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Hot Linked Image Cacher WordPress plugin through 1.16 is vulnerable to CSRF. This can be used to store / cache images from external domains on the server, which could lead to legal risks (due to copyright violations or licensing rules).

How urgent is CVE-2022-1765?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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