CVE-2022-3206

Public Exploit
Passster < 3.5.5.5.2 - Insecure Storage of Password

Description

The Passster WordPress plugin before 3.5.5.5.2 stores the password inside a cookie named "passster" using base64 encoding method which is easy to decode. This puts the password at risk in case the cookies get leaked.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Passster
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a8963750-62bf-403e-a906-94f371ed2a7a exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3206?
CVE-2022-3206 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3206?
To fix CVE-2022-3206, 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-2022-3206 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-3206 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-2022-3206?
CVE-2022-3206 affects Unknown Passster.
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