CVE-2022-1422
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1422 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Discy WordPress theme before 5.2 does not check for CSRF tokens in the AJAX action discy_reset_options, allowing an attacker to trick an admin into resetting the site settings back to defaults.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Discy WordPress theme before 5.2 does not check for CSRF tokens in the AJAX action discy_reset_options, allowing an attacker to trick an admin into resetting the site settings back to defaults.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 2code | Discy | < 5.2 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/29aff4bf-1691-4dc1-a670-1f2c9a765a3bExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/29aff4bf-1691-4dc1-a670-1f2c9a765a3bExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1422?
The Discy WordPress theme before 5.2 does not check for CSRF tokens in the AJAX action discy_reset_options, allowing an attacker to trick an admin into resetting the site settings back to defaults.
How severe is CVE-2022-1422?
CVE-2022-1422 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1422?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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