CVE-2022-24664: PHP Everywhere <= 2.0.3 included functionality that allowed execution of PHP Code Snippets via WordPress metab

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-24664?

php everywhere: upgrade to newer than 2.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-24664 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24664 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-2022-24664 affect?

CVE-2022-24664 affects php everywhere. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). PHP Everywhere <= 2.0.3 included functionality that allowed execution of PHP Code Snippets via WordPress metaboxes, which could be used by any user able to edit posts.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-24664?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity

This month

CRITICAL 9.9UPGRADE

CVE-2022-24664 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.9) affecting php everywhere. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP Everywhere <= 2.0.3 included functionality that allowed execution of PHP Code Snippets via WordPress metaboxes, which could be used by any user able to edit posts.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.9 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2022-02-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: php everywhere project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-16 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php everywhere project php everywhere UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.3

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-everywhere || rpm -q php-everywhere || php-everywhere --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade php-everywhere

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade php-everywhere

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-2022-24664?

php everywhere: upgrade to newer than 2.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-24664 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24664 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-2022-24664 affect?

CVE-2022-24664 affects php everywhere. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). PHP Everywhere <= 2.0.3 included functionality that allowed execution of PHP Code Snippets via WordPress metaboxes, which could be used by any user able to edit posts.

How urgent is CVE-2022-24664?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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