CVE-2022-2184

Public Exploit
CAPTCHA 4WP < 7.1.0 - Local File Inclusion via CSRF

Description

The CAPTCHA 4WP WordPress plugin before 7.1.0 lets user input reach a sensitive require_once call in one of its admin-side templates. This can be abused by attackers, via a Cross-Site Request Forgery attack to run arbitrary code on the server.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown CAPTCHA 4WP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e777784f-5ba0-4966-be27-e0a0cbbfe056 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2184?
CVE-2022-2184 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2184?
To fix CVE-2022-2184, 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-2022-2184 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-2184 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-2022-2184?
CVE-2022-2184 affects Unknown CAPTCHA 4WP.
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