CVE-2022-1788: Due to missing checks the Change Uploaded File Permissions WordPress plugin through 4.0.0 is vulnerable to CSR

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1788?

change uploaded file permissions: upgrade to newer than 4.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1788 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1788 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-2022-1788 affect?

CVE-2022-1788 affects change uploaded file permissions. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Due to missing checks the Change Uploaded File Permissions WordPress plugin through 4.0.0 is vulnerable to CSRF attacks. This can be used to change the file and folder permissions of any folder. This could be problematic when specific files

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1788?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1788 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting change uploaded file permissions. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Due to missing checks the Change Uploaded File Permissions WordPress plugin through 4.0.0 is vulnerable to CSRF attacks. This can be used to change the file and folder permissions of any folder. This could be problematic when specific files like ini files are made readable for everyone due to this.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2022-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: change uploaded file permissions 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

change uploaded file permissions project change uploaded file permissions UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy change-uploaded-file-permissions || rpm -q change-uploaded-file-permissions || change-uploaded-file-permissions --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade change-uploaded-file-permissions

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade change-uploaded-file-permissions

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-2022-1788?

change uploaded file permissions: upgrade to newer than 4.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1788 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1788 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-2022-1788 affect?

CVE-2022-1788 affects change uploaded file permissions. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Due to missing checks the Change Uploaded File Permissions WordPress plugin through 4.0.0 is vulnerable to CSRF attacks. This can be used to change the file and folder permissions of any folder. This could be problematic when specific files

How urgent is CVE-2022-1788?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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