Vulnerability Description
The WPGateway Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 3.5. This allows unauthenticated attackers to create arbitrary malicious administrator accounts.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpgateway | Wpgateway | <= 3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/09/psa-zero-day-vulnerability-in-wpgateway-aThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/wpgatewThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-3180?
CVE-2022-3180 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The WPGateway Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 3.5. This allows unauthenticated attackers to create arbitrary malicious administrator accoun...
How severe is CVE-2022-3180?
CVE-2022-3180 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-3180?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpgateway Wpgateway.