CVE-2022-1895: The underConstruction WordPress plugin before 1.20 does not have CSRF check in place when deactivating the con

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1895?

underconstruction: upgrade to 1.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1895 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1895 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-2022-1895 affect?

CVE-2022-1895 affects underconstruction. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The underConstruction WordPress plugin before 1.20 does not have CSRF check in place when deactivating the construction mode, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin perform such action via a CSRF attack

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1895?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1895 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting underconstruction. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The underConstruction WordPress plugin before 1.20 does not have CSRF check in place when deactivating the construction mode, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin perform such action via a CSRF attack

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	2022-06-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: underconstruction project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-20 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

underconstruction project underconstruction UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.20

Fixed in: 1.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade underconstruction

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-2022-1895?

underconstruction: upgrade to 1.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1895 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1895 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-2022-1895 affect?

CVE-2022-1895 affects underconstruction. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The underConstruction WordPress plugin before 1.20 does not have CSRF check in place when deactivating the construction mode, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin perform such action via a CSRF attack

How urgent is CVE-2022-1895?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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