CVE-2022-2172

Public Exploit
LinkWorth Plugin < 3.3.4 - Arbitrary Setting Update via CSRF

Description

The LinkWorth WordPress plugin before 3.3.4 does not implement nonce checks, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change settings via a CSRF attack.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown LinkWorth Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bfb6ed12-ae64-4075-9d0b-5620e998df74 exploit third party advisory patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?new=2754739%40linkworth-wp-plugin&old=2750802%40linkworth-wp-plugin#file8 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2172?
CVE-2022-2172 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2172?
To fix CVE-2022-2172, 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-2022-2172 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-2172 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-2022-2172?
CVE-2022-2172 affects Unknown LinkWorth Plugin.
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