CVE-2022-33969: Authenticated WordPress Options Change vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari's Flipbox plugin <= 2.6.0 at WordPress

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-33969?

flipbox: upgrade to newer than 2.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-33969 being exploited?

CVE-2022-33969 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-2022-33969 affect?

CVE-2022-33969 affects flipbox. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Authenticated WordPress Options Change vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari's Flipbox plugin <= 2.6.0 at WordPress.

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2022-33969 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting flipbox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Authenticated WordPress Options Change vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari's Flipbox plugin <= 2.6.0 at WordPress.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2022-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: oxilab

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-25 18:23 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oxilab flipbox UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.6.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.6.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade flipbox

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-2022-33969?

flipbox: upgrade to newer than 2.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-33969 being exploited?

CVE-2022-33969 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-2022-33969 affect?

CVE-2022-33969 affects flipbox. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Authenticated WordPress Options Change vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari's Flipbox plugin <= 2.6.0 at WordPress.

How urgent is CVE-2022-33969?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Software pages

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