CVE-2022-40205
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.48%
Last modified
CVE-2022-40205 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure direct object references (IDOR) vulnerability in the wpForo Forum plugin <= 2.0.5 on WordPress allows attackers with subscriber or higher user roles to mark any forum post as solved/unsolved.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insecure direct object references (IDOR) vulnerability in the wpForo Forum plugin <= 2.0.5 on WordPress allows attackers with subscriber or higher user roles to mark any forum post as solved/unsolved.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gvectors | Wpforo Forum | <= 2.0.5 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpforo/Product, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpforo/Product, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40205?
Insecure direct object references (IDOR) vulnerability in the wpForo Forum plugin <= 2.0.5 on WordPress allows attackers with subscriber or higher user roles to mark any forum post as solved/unsolved.
How severe is CVE-2022-40205?
CVE-2022-40205 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40205?
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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