CVE-2022-4501: The Mega Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check o

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-4501?

mega addons for wpbakery page builder: upgrade to newer than 4.2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-4501 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4501 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-2022-4501 affect?

CVE-2022-4501 affects mega addons for wpbakery page builder. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Mega Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the vc_saving_data function in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with su

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-4501 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting mega addons for wpbakery page builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Mega Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the vc_saving_data function in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to update the plugin's settings.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2022-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: topdigitaltrends

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-14 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

topdigitaltrends mega addons for wpbakery page builder UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.2.7

Fixed in: newer than 4.2.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mega-addons-for-wpbakery-page-builder || rpm -q mega-addons-for-wpbakery-page-builder || mega-addons-for-wpbakery-page-builder --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mega-addons-for-wpbakery-page-builder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mega-addons-for-wpbakery-page-builder

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-2022-4501?

mega addons for wpbakery page builder: upgrade to newer than 4.2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-4501 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4501 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-2022-4501 affect?

CVE-2022-4501 affects mega addons for wpbakery page builder. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Mega Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the vc_saving_data function in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with su

How urgent is CVE-2022-4501?

Priority 39/100. High severity

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