PatchTheCVECVE-2022-4680: The Revive Old Posts WordPress plugin before 9.0.11 unserializes user input provided via the settings, which c
CVE-2022-4680 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting revive old posts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Revive Old Posts WordPress plugin before 9.0.11 unserializes user input provided via the settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform PHP Object Injection when a suitable gadget is present.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 36%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2023-01-30 |
| 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-2022-4680?
revive old posts: upgrade to 9.0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-4680 being exploited?
CVE-2022-4680 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-2022-4680 affect?
CVE-2022-4680 affects revive old posts. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Revive Old Posts WordPress plugin before 9.0.11 unserializes user input provided via the settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform PHP Object Injection when a suitable gadget is present.
How urgent is CVE-2022-4680?
Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities