CVE-2022-45374: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in YARPP allows P

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-45374?

yet another related posts plugin: upgrade to 5.30.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-45374 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45374 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-2022-45374 affect?

CVE-2022-45374 affects yet another related posts plugin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in YARPP allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects YARPP: from n/a through 5.30.4.

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HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2022-45374 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting yet another related posts plugin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in YARPP allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects YARPP: from n/a through 5.30.4.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: yarpp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-17 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yarpp yet another related posts plugin UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.30.5

Fixed in: 5.30.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy yet-another-related-posts-plugin || rpm -q yet-another-related-posts-plugin || yet-another-related-posts-plugin --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.30.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade yet-another-related-posts-plugin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade yet-another-related-posts-plugin

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-2022-45374?

yet another related posts plugin: upgrade to 5.30.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-45374 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45374 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-2022-45374 affect?

CVE-2022-45374 affects yet another related posts plugin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in YARPP allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects YARPP: from n/a through 5.30.4.

How urgent is CVE-2022-45374?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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References

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