CVE-2022-4057
MediumPublic exploitThe Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 3.1.0 uses an easily guessable path to store plugin's exported settings and logs.
Published Jan 2, 2023 · Updated Apr 10, 2025 · Also known as 5f9d237c-110e-4e71-9d2c-db99358468e6
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2022-4057 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting Autooptimize (Optimizingmatters), Autoptimize (wordpress-plugin).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 1.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Autoptimize 3.1.0, Autooptimize 3.1.0.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
CVSS v3.1
5.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.5%
Higher than 73.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 3.1.0 uses an easily guessable path to store plugin's exported settings and logs.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AutooptimizeOptimizingmatters | See advisory | 3.1.0 |
| Autoptimizewordpress-plugin | See advisory | 3.1.0 |
Patched Releases
Autoptimize
3.1.0
Autooptimize
3.1.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 2, 2023
Last updated
Apr 10, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
- CWE-425 Direct Request ('Forced Browsing')
References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5f9d237c-110e-4e71-9d2c-db99358468e6?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5f9d237c-110e-4e71-9d2c-db99358468e6?source=api-scan
- exploithttps://wpscan.com/vulnerability/95ee1b9c-1971-4c35-8527-5764e9ed64af
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 3.1.0 uses an easily guessable path to store plugin's exported settings and logs.
Affected: Autooptimize (Optimizingmatters); Autoptimize (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Autoptimize 3.1.0, Autooptimize 3.1.0.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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