CVE-2022-46840

WordPress JS Help Desk plugin <= 2.7.1 - Broken Access Control

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in JS Help Desk JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin: from n/a through 2.7.1.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.7.2).

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: JS Help Desk JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/js-support-ticket/vulnerability/wordpress-js-help-desk-plugin-2-7-1-broken-access-control?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-46840?
CVE-2022-46840 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-46840?
To fix CVE-2022-46840: Update the WordPress JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.7.2).
Is CVE-2022-46840 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-46840 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-2022-46840?
CVE-2022-46840 affects JS Help Desk JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin.
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