CVE-2022-1765 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Q: How severe is CVE-2022-1765?

CVE-2022-1765 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1765?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hot Linked Image Cacher Project Hot Linked Image Cacher.

Vulnerability Description

The Hot Linked Image Cacher WordPress plugin through 1.16 is vulnerable to CSRF. This can be used to store / cache images from external domains on the server, which could lead to legal risks (due to copyright violations or licensing rules).

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hot Linked Image Cacher Project	Hot Linked Image Cacher	<= 1.16

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-352

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b50e7622-c1dc-485b-a5f5-b010b40eef20ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b50e7622-c1dc-485b-a5f5-b010b40eef20ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-1765?

CVE-2022-1765 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Hot Linked Image Cacher WordPress plugin through 1.16 is vulnerable to CSRF. This can be used to store / cache images from external domains on the server, which could lead to legal risks (due to c...

How severe is CVE-2022-1765?

CVE-2022-1765 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1765?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hot Linked Image Cacher Project Hot Linked Image Cacher.