CVE-2022-2198

Public Exploit
WPQA < 5.7 - Subscriber+ Private Message Disclosure via IDOR

Description

The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.7 which is a companion plugin to the Hilmer and Discy , does not check authorization before displaying private messages, allowing any logged in user to read other users private message using the message id, which can easily be brute forced.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WPQA Builder
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/867248f2-d497-4ea8-b3f8-0f2e8aaaa2bd third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2198?
CVE-2022-2198 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2198?
To fix CVE-2022-2198, 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-2022-2198 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-2198 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-2022-2198?
CVE-2022-2198 affects Unknown WPQA Builder.
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