PatchTheCVECVE-2022-4030: The Simple:Press plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in versions up to, and including, 6.8 vi
CVE-2022-4030 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting simple\. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Simple:Press plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in versions up to, and including, 6.8 via the 'file' parameter which can be manipulated during user avatar deletion. This makes it possible with attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to supply paths to arbitrary files on the server that will subsequently be deleted. This can be used to delete the wp-config.php file that can allow an attacker to configure the
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.7% (top 23%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2022-11-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-4030?
simple\: upgrade to newer than 6.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-4030 being exploited?
CVE-2022-4030 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-2022-4030 affect?
CVE-2022-4030 affects simple\. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The Simple:Press plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in versions up to, and including, 6.8 via the 'file' parameter which can be manipulated during user avatar deletion. This makes it possible with attackers, with minimal p
How urgent is CVE-2022-4030?
Priority 48/100. High severity
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities
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