CVE-2022-1779 — HIGH (8.1) — White Hats Nepal

Q: How severe is CVE-2022-1779?

CVE-2022-1779 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1779?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Auto Delete Posts Project Auto Delete Posts.

Vulnerability Description

The Auto Delete Posts WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack and delete specific posts, categories and attachments at once.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Auto Delete Posts Project	Auto Delete Posts	<= 1.3.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-352

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/45117646-88ff-41d4-8abd-e2f18d4b693eExploitThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/45117646-88ff-41d4-8abd-e2f18d4b693eExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-1779?

CVE-2022-1779 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The Auto Delete Posts WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack a...

How severe is CVE-2022-1779?

CVE-2022-1779 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1779?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Auto Delete Posts Project Auto Delete Posts.