CVE-2022-44583: Unauth. Arbitrary File Download vulnerability in WatchTowerHQ plugin <= 3.6.15 on WordPress.

high Affects watchtowerhq (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2022-11-18; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

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

Package: watchtowerhq (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <=3.6.15
Fixed in: no fix recorded
Severity: high CVSS 7.5
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (56.6th percentile)
Published: 2022-11-18
Source: nvd

References

CWE-552

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