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HIGH

CVE-2022-1614

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

The WP-EMail WordPress plugin before 2.69.0 prioritizes getting a visitor's IP from certain HTTP headers over PHP's REMOTE_ADDR, which makes it possible to bypass IP-based anti-spamming restrictions.

Technical details

Published
2022-06-20

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1614?

The WP-EMail WordPress plugin before 2.69.0 prioritizes getting a visitor's IP from certain HTTP headers over PHP's REMOTE_ADDR, which makes it possible to bypass IP-based anti-spamming restrictions.

Is CVE-2022-1614 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-1614 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-1614?

CVE-2022-1614 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2022-1614 affecting your environment?

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