CVE-2022-3416: The WPtouch WordPress plugin before 4.3.45 does not properly validate images to be uploaded, allowing high pri

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-3416?

wptouch: upgrade to 4.3.45. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-3416 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3416 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-2022-3416 affect?

CVE-2022-3416 affects wptouch. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The WPtouch WordPress plugin before 4.3.45 does not properly validate images to be uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-3416?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2022-3416 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting wptouch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WPtouch WordPress plugin before 4.3.45 does not properly validate images to be uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup)

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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	17.3% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: bravenewcode

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-09 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bravenewcode wptouch UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.3.45

Fixed in: 4.3.45

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.3.45 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wptouch

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-2022-3416?

wptouch: upgrade to 4.3.45. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-3416 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3416 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-2022-3416 affect?

CVE-2022-3416 affects wptouch. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The WPtouch WordPress plugin before 4.3.45 does not properly validate images to be uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisi

How urgent is CVE-2022-3416?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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CVE-2022-3417 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE The WPtouch WordPress plugin before 4.3.45 unserialises the content of an imported settings file, which could

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