CVE-2022-42459: biplob adhikari image hover effects ultimate (wordpress plugin)
CVSS: 7.2v3.1HighModified
Published 18-11-2022Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-42459 is a high (CVSS 7.2) vulnerability in biplob adhikari image hover effects ultimate (wordpress plugin). EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.89%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 18-11-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Auth. WordPress Options Change vulnerability in Image Hover Effects Ultimate plugin <= 9.7.1 on WordPress.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 3 agree
- NVDNIST7.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- wordfenceSource7.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.89%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
59%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.89% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.89%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access ControlsWeaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and other security features that are used to perform access control.
- CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
- CWE-639Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled KeyThe system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.
Affected systems
Biplob adhikari1 product
- image hover effects ultimate (wordpress plugin)≥ <= 9.7.1, ≤ 9.7.1
Oxilab1 product
- image_hover_effects_ultimate≤ 9.7.1
Wordpress1 product
- image-hover-effects-ultimate≤ 9.7.1 (fixed in 9.7.2)
3 vendors · 3 products
References
3 links- patchstack.com/database/…Third Party Advisory