CVE-2022-4024: The Registration Forms WordPress plugin before 3.8.1.3 does not have authorisation and CSRF when deleting user

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-4024?

pie register: upgrade to 3.8.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-4024 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4024 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-2022-4024 affect?

CVE-2022-4024 affects pie register. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Registration Forms WordPress plugin before 3.8.1.3 does not have authorisation and CSRF when deleting users via an init action handler, allowing unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary users (along with their posts)

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-4024?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2022-4024 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting pie register. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Registration Forms WordPress plugin before 3.8.1.3 does not have authorisation and CSRF when deleting users via an init action handler, allowing unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary users (along with their posts)

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352, CWE-862
Published	2022-12-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: genetechsolutions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-19 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

genetechsolutions pie register UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.8.1.3

Fixed in: 3.8.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pie-register || rpm -q pie-register || pie-register --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.8.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pie-register

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pie-register

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-2022-4024?

pie register: upgrade to 3.8.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-4024 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4024 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-2022-4024 affect?

CVE-2022-4024 affects pie register. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Registration Forms WordPress plugin before 3.8.1.3 does not have authorisation and CSRF when deleting users via an init action handler, allowing unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary users (along with their posts)

How urgent is CVE-2022-4024?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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