CVE-2022-1790

Public Exploit
New User Email Set Up <= 0.5.2 - Arbitrary Settings Update via CSRF

Description

The New User Email Set Up WordPress plugin through 0.5.2 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

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown New User Email Set Up
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/176d5761-4f01-4173-a70c-6052a6a9963e third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1790?
CVE-2022-1790 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1790?
To fix CVE-2022-1790, 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-2022-1790 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1790 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-2022-1790?
CVE-2022-1790 affects Unknown New User Email Set Up.
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