CVE-2022-4101: The Images Optimize and Upload CF7 WordPress plugin through 2.1.4 does not validate the file to be deleted via

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-4101?

images optimize and upload cf7: upgrade to newer than 2.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-4101 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4101 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-2022-4101 affect?

CVE-2022-4101 affects images optimize and upload cf7. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). The Images Optimize and Upload CF7 WordPress plugin through 2.1.4 does not validate the file to be deleted via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, which could allow them to delete arbitrary files on the server via path traver

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-4101?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-4101 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting images optimize and upload cf7. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Images Optimize and Upload CF7 WordPress plugin through 2.1.4 does not validate the file to be deleted via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, which could allow them to delete arbitrary files on the server via path traversal attack.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: 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	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	29.4% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-01-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: images optimize and upload cf7 project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-16 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

images optimize and upload cf7 project images optimize and upload cf7 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.4

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy images-optimize-and-upload-cf7 || rpm -q images-optimize-and-upload-cf7 || images-optimize-and-upload-cf7 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade images-optimize-and-upload-cf7

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade images-optimize-and-upload-cf7

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-2022-4101?

images optimize and upload cf7: upgrade to newer than 2.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-4101 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4101 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-2022-4101 affect?

CVE-2022-4101 affects images optimize and upload cf7. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). The Images Optimize and Upload CF7 WordPress plugin through 2.1.4 does not validate the file to be deleted via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, which could allow them to delete arbitrary files on the server via path traver

How urgent is CVE-2022-4101?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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