CVE-2022-3240

Name: CVE-2022-3240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-15T14:15:10.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3240 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Follow Me Plugin Project	Follow Me Plugin	<= 3.1.1

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/follow-me/trunk/follow-me.php#L261Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/25fab7b3-59ce-44ca-83fa-bd25b7f31af0?source=cve
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-3240Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/follow-me/trunk/follow-me.php#L261Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-3240Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3240?

How severe is CVE-2022-3240?

CVE-2022-3240 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3240?

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-2022-3240?

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Source: NVD / NIST