CVE-2022-43468

Description

External initialization of trusted variables or data stores vulnerability exists in WordPress Popular Posts 6.0.5 and earlier, therefore the vulnerable product accepts untrusted external inputs to update certain internal variables. As a result, the number of views for an article may be manipulated through a crafted input.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.23%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory jvn.jp
Affected: Hector Cabrera WordPress Popular Posts
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-popular-posts/ product
https://github.com/cabrerahector/wordpress-popular-posts/ third party advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN13927745/index.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43468?
CVE-2022-43468 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-43468?
To fix CVE-2022-43468, 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-2022-43468 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-43468 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-2022-43468?
CVE-2022-43468 affects Hector Cabrera WordPress Popular Posts.
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