CVE-2022-38079: backup_scheduler_project backup_scheduler Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
Published 23-09-2022Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-38079 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in backup_scheduler_project backup_scheduler. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 36.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.43%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 23-09-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability Backup Scheduler plugin <= 1.5.13 at WordPress.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 5.4–8.8
- CVE.orgCNA5.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:LDiffers
- wordfenceSource8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.43%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
37%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.43% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.43%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Backup_scheduler_project1 product
- backup_scheduler≤ 1.5.13
Sedlex1 product
- backup scheduler (wordpress plugin)≥ <= 1.5.13, ≤ 1.5.13
Wordpress1 product
- backup-scheduler≤ 1.5.13
3 vendors · 3 products