CVE-2022-1780

Public Exploit
LaTeX for WordPress <= 3.4.10 - Arbitrary Settings Update via CSRF to Stored XSS

Description

The LaTeX for WordPress plugin through 3.4.10 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 which could also 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 LaTeX for WordPress
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dd22ea1e-49a9-4b06-8dd9-bb224110f98a third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1780?
CVE-2022-1780 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1780?
To fix CVE-2022-1780, 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-2022-1780 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1780 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-2022-1780?
CVE-2022-1780 affects Unknown LaTeX for WordPress.
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