CVE-2022-4555
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CVE-2022-4555 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Shamsi plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the deactivate() function hooked via init() in versions up to, and including, 4.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to deactivate arbitrary plugins on the site. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WP Shamsi plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the deactivate() function hooked via init() in versions up to, and including, 4.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to deactivate arbitrary plugins on the site. This can be used to deactivate security plugins that aids in exploiting other vulnerabilities.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpvar | Wp Shamsi | < 4.1.1 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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