CVE-2022-44584 CRITICAL

CVE-2022-44584: WordPress WatchTowerHQ plugin <= 3.6.15 - Unauth. Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability

Vendor Whatarmy
Product WatchTowerHQ (WordPress plugin)
Published November 18, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauth. Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in WatchTowerHQ plugin <= 3.6.15 on WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WatchTowerHQ versions 3.6.15 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify site data and disrupt service. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network. Site administrators should update immediately to a patched version.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data and cause service disruption without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter content and disable the site without needing a WordPress account.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated