CVE-2022-1609
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
64.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-03
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The School Management WordPress plugin before 9.9.7 contains an obfuscated backdoor injected in it's license checking code that registers a REST API handler, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the site.
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-01-16
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-1609?
The School Management WordPress plugin before 9.9.7 contains an obfuscated backdoor injected in it's license checking code that registers a REST API handler, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the site.
Is CVE-2022-1609 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-1609 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 64.1% on 2026-10-03, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-1609?
CVE-2022-1609 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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