CVE-2022-1598

Public Exploit
WPQA < 5.5 - Unauthenticated Private Message Disclosure

Description

The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.5 which is a companion to the Discy and Himer , lacks authentication in a REST API endpoint, allowing unauthenticated users to discover private questions sent between users on the site.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 64.60% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WPQA Builder
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0416ae2f-5670-4080-a88d-3484bb19d8c8 exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1598?
CVE-2022-1598 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1598?
To fix CVE-2022-1598, 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-2022-1598 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1598 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~65% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1598?
CVE-2022-1598 affects Unknown WPQA Builder.
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