CVE-2022-3477: The tagDiv Composer WordPress plugin before 3.5, required by the Newspaper WordPress theme before 12.1 and New

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-3477?

newsmag: upgrade to 5.2.2; newspaper: upgrade to 12.1; tagdiv composer: upgrade to 3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-3477 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3477 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-2022-3477 affect?

CVE-2022-3477 affects newsmag, newspaper, tagdiv composer. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The tagDiv Composer WordPress plugin before 3.5, required by the Newspaper WordPress theme before 12.1 and Newsmag WordPress theme before 5.2.2, does not properly implement the Facebook login feature, allowing unauthenticated attackers to l

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-3477?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-3477 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting newsmag, newspaper, tagdiv composer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The tagDiv Composer WordPress plugin before 3.5, required by the Newspaper WordPress theme before 12.1 and Newsmag WordPress theme before 5.2.2, does not properly implement the Facebook login feature, allowing unauthenticated attackers to login as any user by just knowing their email address

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.9% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2022-11-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: newsmag project · newspaper project · tagdiv composer project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-14 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

newsmag project newsmag UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.2.2

Fixed in: 5.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade newsmag

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

newspaper project newspaper UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.1

Fixed in: 12.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 12.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade newspaper

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

tagdiv composer project tagdiv composer UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.5

Fixed in: 3.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tagdiv-composer || rpm -q tagdiv-composer || tagdiv-composer --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tagdiv-composer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tagdiv-composer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress tagDiv Composer < 3.5 - Authentication Bypass

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-3477?

newsmag: upgrade to 5.2.2; newspaper: upgrade to 12.1; tagdiv composer: upgrade to 3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-3477 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3477 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-2022-3477 affect?

CVE-2022-3477 affects newsmag, newspaper, tagdiv composer. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The tagDiv Composer WordPress plugin before 3.5, required by the Newspaper WordPress theme before 12.1 and Newsmag WordPress theme before 5.2.2, does not properly implement the Facebook login feature, allowing unauthenticated attackers to l

How urgent is CVE-2022-3477?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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