CVE-2022-33969 WordPress Flipbox plugin <= 2.6.0 - Authenticated WordPress Options Change vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2022-33969?

CVE-2022-33969 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari Flipbox (WordPress plugin), published on 25 Jul 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2022-33969 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-33969 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-33969?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-33969 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 7.2 Published 25 Jul 2022 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Authenticated users can modify WordPress options due to missing authorization checks in the Flipbox plugin.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-33969?

CVE-2022-33969 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari Flipbox (WordPress plugin), published on 25 Jul 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Authenticated WordPress Options Change vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari's Flipbox plugin <= 2.6.0 at WordPress.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-33969?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oxilab Flipbox.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33969?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-33969 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-33969 being exploited?