CVE-2022-1398

Public Exploit
External Media without Import <= 1.1.2 - Subscriber+ Blind SSRF

Description

The External Media without Import WordPress plugin through 1.1.2 does not have any authorisation and does to ensure that medias added via URLs are external medias, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber to perform blind SSRF attacks

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 78.79% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown External Media without Import
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5440d177-e995-403e-b2c9-42ceda14579e third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1398?
CVE-2022-1398 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1398?
To fix CVE-2022-1398, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-1398 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1398 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~79% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1398?
CVE-2022-1398 affects Unknown External Media without Import.
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