PatchTheCVECVE-2022-4948: The FlyingPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check o
CVE-2022-4948 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting flyingpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The FlyingPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on its AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 3.9.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to interact with the plugin in ways administrators are intended to. One action (save_config) allows for the configuration of an external CDN. This could be used to include malicious j
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 55%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2023-06-07 |
| 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-2022-4948?
flyingpress: upgrade to 3.9.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-4948 being exploited?
CVE-2022-4948 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-2022-4948 affect?
CVE-2022-4948 affects flyingpress. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The FlyingPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on its AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 3.9.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-le
How urgent is CVE-2022-4948?
Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference