CVE-2022-2834: The Helpful WordPress plugin before 4.5.26 puts the exported logs and feedbacks in a publicly accessible locat

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-2834?

helpful: upgrade to 4.5.26. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-2834 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2834 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-2022-2834 affect?

CVE-2022-2834 affects helpful. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Helpful WordPress plugin before 4.5.26 puts the exported logs and feedbacks in a publicly accessible location and guessable names, which could allow attackers to download them and retrieve sensitive information such as IP, Names and Ema

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-2834?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-2834 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting helpful. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Helpful WordPress plugin before 4.5.26 puts the exported logs and feedbacks in a publicly accessible location and guessable names, which could allow attackers to download them and retrieve sensitive information such as IP, Names and Email Address depending on the plugin's settings

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-552
Published	2022-10-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: helpful project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-17 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

helpful project helpful UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.5.26

Fixed in: 4.5.26

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.5.26 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade helpful

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-2022-2834?

helpful: upgrade to 4.5.26. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2834 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2834 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-2022-2834 affect?

CVE-2022-2834 affects helpful. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Helpful WordPress plugin before 4.5.26 puts the exported logs and feedbacks in a publicly accessible location and guessable names, which could allow attackers to download them and retrieve sensitive information such as IP, Names and Ema

How urgent is CVE-2022-2834?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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