CVE-2022-0218: WP HTML Mail <= 3.0.9 Missing Authorization on REST-API Route

Is it exploited?

Reported, not confirmed by CISA. VulnCheck KEV lists it as exploited in the wild. CISA has not added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog as of 29 Oct 2026.

VulnCheck KEV lists it since 13 Jan 2022. It cites 1 public report, the first from 13 Jan 2022.

• patchstack.com

How likely is exploitation in the next 30 days?

66.4%

EPSS score, percentile 99.3 of all scored records. A probability estimated by FIRST, not a report of exploitation.

How severe?

8.3 High

CVSS v3.1 base score, given by the CNA

What should I do?

Update to version 3.1, or newer.Solution from the CVE record.

CISA has set no required action, because the vulnerability is not in KEV.

The CVE record links no vendor advisory, patch or mitigation.

Which versions are affected?

Affected

• 3.0.9 through 3.0.9

Versions by product

Source: CISA KEV 2026.10.29, as of 29 Oct 2026; VulnCheck KEV, as of 30 Oct 2026; FIRST EPSS, as of 29 Oct 2026; CVE List, as of 30 Oct 2026. About the data.

Description

WP HTML Mail <= 3.0.9 Missing Authorization on REST-API Route

The WP HTML Mail WordPress plugin is vulnerable to unauthorized access which allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve and modify theme settings due to a missing capability check on the /themesettings REST-API endpoint found in the ~/includes/class-template-designer.php file, in versions up to and including 3.0.9. This makes it possible for attackers with no privileges to execute the endpoint and add malicious JavaScript to a vulnerable WordPress site.

Source: CVE List, as of 30 Oct 2026. About the data.

What to do

Advisories and patches

The CVE record links no vendor advisory, patch or mitigation.

This summary is based on the CVE record as of 30 Oct 2026. Check the vendor's advisory before you act: affected versions and fixes can change.

Affected products and versions

Source: CVE List, as of 30 Oct 2026. About the data.

Timeline