CVE-2022-1764

Public Exploit
WP-chgFontSize <= 1.8 - Arbitrary Settings Update via CSRF to Stored XSS

Description

The WP-chgFontSize WordPress plugin through 1.8 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack and lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to the lack of sanitisation and escaping

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP-chgFontSize
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/04305e4e-37e3-4f35-bf66-3b79b99d2868 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1764?
CVE-2022-1764 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1764?
To fix CVE-2022-1764, 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-2022-1764 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1764 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1764?
CVE-2022-1764 affects Unknown WP-chgFontSize.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.