CVE-2022-29448: wordpress mwp-herd-effect
CVSS: 7.2v3.1HighModified
Published 20-05-2022Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-29448 is a high (CVSS 7.2) vulnerability in wordpress mwp-herd-effect. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 5.2.1.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (wordfence)EPSS score
1.03%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 20-05-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Authenticated (admin or higher user role) Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in Wow-Company's Herd Effects plugin <= 5.2 at WordPress.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 3 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.2Preferred score · wordfence (Source)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 4.9–7.2
- CVE.orgCNA6.8MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
- NVDNIST4.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NDiffers
Medium 4.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.03%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
63%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 1.01% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.03%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-706Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or ReferenceThe product uses a name or reference to access a resource, but the name/reference resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.
- CWE-98Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions.
Affected systems
Wordpress1 product
- mwp-herd-effect≤ 5.2 (fixed in 5.2.1)
Wow-company1 product
- herd effects (wordpress plugin)≥ <= 5.2, ≤ 5.2
Wow-estore1 product
- herd_effects≤ 5.2
3 vendors · 3 products