CVE-2022-1793

Public Exploit
Private Files <= 0.40 - Protection Disabling via CSRF

Description

The Private Files WordPress plugin through 0.40 is missing CSRF check when disabling the protection, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin perform such action via a CSRF attack and make the blog public

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Private Files
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fd8b84b4-6944-4638-bdc1-1cb6aaabd42c third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1793?
CVE-2022-1793 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1793?
To fix CVE-2022-1793, 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-2022-1793 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1793 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-2022-1793?
CVE-2022-1793 affects Unknown Private Files.
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