CVE-2022-25602

WordPress Responsive Menu plugin <= 4.1.7 - Nonce token leak leading to arbitrary file upload, theme deletion, plugin settings change vulnerability

Description

Nonce token leak vulnerability leading to arbitrary file upload, theme deletion, plugin settings change discovered in Responsive Menu WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.1.7).

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 4.1.8 or higher version.

Categories

8.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.78% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: ExpressTech Responsive Menu (WordPress plugin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wordpress.org/plugins/responsive-menu/#developers release notes product
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/responsive-menu/wordpress-responsive-menu-plugin-4-1-7-nonce-token-leak-leading-to-arbitrary-file-upload-theme-deletion-plugin-settings-change-vulnerability third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25602?
CVE-2022-25602 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-25602?
To fix CVE-2022-25602: Update to 4.1.8 or higher version.
Is CVE-2022-25602 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-25602 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-25602?
CVE-2022-25602 affects ExpressTech Responsive Menu (WordPress plugin).
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