CVE-2022-3343

Public Exploit

WPQA < 5.9.3 - Missing validation lead to functionality abuse

Description

The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.9.3 (which is a companion plugin used with Discy and Himer Discy WordPress themes) incorrectly tries to validate that a user already follows another in the wpqa_following_you_ajax action, allowing a user to inflate their score on the site by having another user send repeated follow actions to them.

3.5

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.12%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown WPQA Builder

Affected: Unknown Discy

Affected: Unknown Himer

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e507b1b5-1a56-4b2f-b7e7-e22f6da1e32a	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3343?: CVE-2022-3343 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3343?: To fix CVE-2022-3343, 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-2022-3343 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2022-3343 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-2022-3343?: CVE-2022-3343 affects Unknown WPQA Builder, Unknown Discy, Unknown Himer.

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