CVE-2022-43453: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Bill Minozzi WP Tools.This issue affects WP Tools: from n/a through 3.4

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-43453?

wp tools: upgrade to 3.43. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-43453 being exploited?

CVE-2022-43453 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-2022-43453 affect?

CVE-2022-43453 affects wp tools. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Bill Minozzi WP Tools.This issue affects WP Tools: from n/a through 3.41.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-43453 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting wp tools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Bill Minozzi WP Tools.This issue affects WP Tools: from n/a through 3.41.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-06-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: billminozzi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-21 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

billminozzi wp tools UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.43

Fixed in: 3.43

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-tools || rpm -q wp-tools || wp-tools --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.43 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-tools

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-tools

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-43453?

wp tools: upgrade to 3.43. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-43453 being exploited?

CVE-2022-43453 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-2022-43453 affect?

CVE-2022-43453 affects wp tools. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Bill Minozzi WP Tools.This issue affects WP Tools: from n/a through 3.41.

How urgent is CVE-2022-43453?

Priority 41/100. High severity

References

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