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MEDIUM · 4.3

CVE-2022-2198

The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.7 which is a companion plugin to the Hilmer and Discy , does not check authorization before displaying private messages, allowing any logged in user to read ...

Vulnerability Description

The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.7 which is a companion plugin to the Hilmer and Discy , does not check authorization before displaying private messages, allowing any logged in user to read other users private message using the message id, which can easily be brute forced.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
2CodeWpqa Builder< 5.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-639

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-2198?

CVE-2022-2198 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.7 which is a companion plugin to the Hilmer and Discy , does not check authorization before displaying private messages, allowing any logged in user to read ...

How severe is CVE-2022-2198?

CVE-2022-2198 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-2198?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: 2Code Wpqa Builder.