CVE-2022-45840

WordPress Auto Affiliate Links plugin <= 6.2.1.5 - Unauth. Broken Access Control vulnerability

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Lucian Apostol Auto Affiliate Links allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Auto Affiliate Links: from n/a through 6.2.1.5.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress Auto Affiliate Links plugin to the latest available version (at least 6.2.1.6).

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: Lucian Apostol Auto Affiliate Links
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-auto-affiliate-links/vulnerability/wordpress-auto-affiliate-links-plugin-6-2-1-5-unauth-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-45840?
CVE-2022-45840 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-45840?
To fix CVE-2022-45840: Update the WordPress Auto Affiliate Links plugin to the latest available version (at least 6.2.1.6).
Is CVE-2022-45840 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-45840 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-2022-45840?
CVE-2022-45840 affects Lucian Apostol Auto Affiliate Links.
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