CVE-2022-44584

WordPress WatchTowerHQ plugin <= 3.6.15 - Unauth. Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability

Description

Unauth. Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in WatchTowerHQ plugin <= 3.6.15 on WordPress.

Remediation

Solution:

Update to 3.6.16 or higher version.

9.1

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.17%

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

Affected: WhatArmy WatchTowerHQ (WordPress plugin)

References

Link	Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/watchtowerhq/wordpress-watchtowerhq-plugin-3-6-15-unauth-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve	third party advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/watchtowerhq/#developers	third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-44584?: CVE-2022-44584 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-44584?: To fix CVE-2022-44584: Update to 3.6.16 or higher version.
Is CVE-2022-44584 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-44584 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-2022-44584?: CVE-2022-44584 affects WhatArmy WatchTowerHQ (WordPress plugin).

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