PatchTheCVECVE-2022-1957: The Comment License WordPress plugin before 1.4.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings
CVE-2022-1957 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting comment license. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Comment License WordPress plugin before 1.4.0 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
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 | 2022-07-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-1957?
comment license: upgrade to 1.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-1957 being exploited?
CVE-2022-1957 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-2022-1957 affect?
CVE-2022-1957 affects comment license. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Comment License WordPress plugin before 1.4.0 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
How urgent is CVE-2022-1957?
Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference