PatchTheCVECVE-2022-2355: The Easy Username Updater WordPress plugin before 1.0.5 does not implement CSRF checks, which could allow atta
CVE-2022-2355 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting easy username updater. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Easy Username Updater WordPress plugin before 1.0.5 does not implement CSRF checks, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change any user's username includes the admin
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 | 0.4% (top 67%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2022-08-08 |
| 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-2022-2355?
easy username updater: upgrade to 1.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-2355 being exploited?
CVE-2022-2355 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-2022-2355 affect?
CVE-2022-2355 affects easy username updater. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Easy Username Updater WordPress plugin before 1.0.5 does not implement CSRF checks, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change any user's username includes the admin
How urgent is CVE-2022-2355?
Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference