CVE-2022-3538 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: What is CVE-2022-3538?

CVE-2022-3538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Webmaster Tools Verification WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when disabling plugins, allowing unauthenticated users to disable arbitrary plugins

Q: How severe is CVE-2022-3538?

CVE-2022-3538 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2022-3538?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webmaster Tools Verification Project Webmaster Tools Verification.

Vulnerability Description

The Webmaster Tools Verification WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when disabling plugins, allowing unauthenticated users to disable arbitrary plugins

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webmaster Tools Verification Project	Webmaster Tools Verification	<= 1.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862 CWE-352

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/337ee7ed-9ade-4567-b976-88386cbcf036ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/337ee7ed-9ade-4567-b976-88386cbcf036ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-3538?

CVE-2022-3538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Webmaster Tools Verification WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when disabling plugins, allowing unauthenticated users to disable arbitrary plugins

How severe is CVE-2022-3538?

CVE-2022-3538 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-3538?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webmaster Tools Verification Project Webmaster Tools Verification.