CVE-2022-3961: Directorist < 7.4.4 - Subscriber+ Sensitive Information Disclosure
Modified
Published 19-12-2022Last modified 17-04-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-3961 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Missing Authorization vulnerability in unknown directorist. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 54.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded. Fixed in 7.4.4.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.75%
0%100%
Low · +0.05 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 19-12-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.4.4 does not prevent users with low privileges (like subscribers) from accessing sensitive system information.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSources3 sources · 4.3–6.5
- NVDNIST6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- wordfenceSource4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.75%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
54%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Increase +0.05 pp
From 0.70% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
- CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
Affected systems
Unknown1 product
- directorist< 7.4.4
Wordpress1 product
- directorist≤ 7.4.3 (fixed in 7.4.4)
Wpwax1 product
- directorist< 7.4.4
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/6aad6454-de1b-4304-9c14-05e28d08b253ExploitVDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory