CVE-2022-2864

Description

The demon image annotation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 4.7. This is due to missing nonce validation in the ~/includes/settings.php file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's settings and inject malicious web scripts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.37%

Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: demonisblack demon image annotation

References

Link	Tags
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/demon-image-annotation/trunk/includes/settings.php	third party advisory patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2772352%40demon-image-annotation&new=2772352%40demon-image-annotation&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=	third party advisory patch
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2864	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2864?: CVE-2022-2864 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2864?: To fix CVE-2022-2864, 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-2022-2864 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-2864 is being actively exploited. 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-2022-2864?: CVE-2022-2864 affects demonisblack demon image annotation.

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