Vulnerability Description
The "Follow Me Plugin" plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.1.1. This is due to missing nonce validation on the FollowMeIgniteSocialMedia_options_page() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's settings and inject malicious JavaScript via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Follow Me Plugin Project | Follow Me Plugin | <= 3.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/follow-me/trunk/follow-me.php#L261ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/25fab7b3-59ce-44ca-83f
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-3240Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/follow-me/trunk/follow-me.php#L261ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-3240Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-3240?
CVE-2022-3240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The "Follow Me Plugin" plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.1.1. This is due to missing nonce validation on the FollowMeIgniteSocialMedi...
How severe is CVE-2022-3240?
CVE-2022-3240 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-2022-3240?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Follow Me Plugin Project Follow Me Plugin.