What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4171?

CVE-2022-4171 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-4171?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-4171. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Demon Image Annotation CVE-2022-4171

MEDIUM

Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input (CWE-1284)

2022-12-13 security@wordfence.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass Demon Image Annotation

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 08, 2026 - 19:38 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Dec 13, 2022 - 21:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The demon image annotation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to improper input validation in versions up to, and including 5.0. This is due to the plugin improperly validating the number of characters supplied during an annotation despite there being a setting to limit the number characters input. This means that unauthenticated attackers can bypass the length restrictions and input more characters than allowed via the settings.

AnalysisAI

The demon image annotation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to improper input validation in versions up to, and including 5.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-1284. The demon image annotation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to improper input validation in versions up to, and including 5.0. This is due to the plugin improperly validating the number of characters supplied during an annotation despite there being a setting to limit the number characters input. This means that unauthenticated attackers can bypass the length restrictions and input more characters than allowed via the settings. Affected products include: Superwhite Demon Image Annotation.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.