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CVE-2022-1779

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.52%

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CVE-2022-1779 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Auto Delete Posts WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack and delete specific posts, categories and attachments at once.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Auto Delete Posts WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack and delete specific posts, categories and attachments at once.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.52%

40.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Auto Delete Posts ProjectAuto Delete Posts<= 1.3.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1779?
The Auto Delete Posts WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack and delete specific posts, categories and attachments at once.
How severe is CVE-2022-1779?
CVE-2022-1779 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1779?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-1779?

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Source: NVD / NIST