CVE-2022-0218

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

Description

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.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to version 3.1, or newer.

Category

8.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 81.51% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: codemiq WP HTML Mail
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/01/unauthenticated-xss-vulnerability-patched-in-html-email-template-designer-plugin/ third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2656984/wp-html-mail/trunk/includes/class-template-designer.php third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0218?
CVE-2022-0218 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0218?
To fix CVE-2022-0218: Update to version 3.1, or newer.
Is CVE-2022-0218 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0218 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~82% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0218?
CVE-2022-0218 affects codemiq WP HTML Mail.
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