Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-4021
The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.2.20.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the extra_actions function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change plugin settings including permalinks and site maps, via forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Vulnerability category: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
Products affected by CVE-2022-4021
- Permalink Manager Lite Project » Permalink Manager Lite » For WordpressVersions before (<) 2.2.20.2cpe:2.3:a:permalink_manager_lite_project:permalink_manager_lite:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-4021
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 22 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-4021
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
2.8
|
1.4
|
NIST | |
|
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
Wordfence |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-4021
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The web application does not, or can not, sufficiently verify whether a well-formed, valid, consistent request was intentionally provided by the user who submitted the request.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- security@wordfence.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2022-4021
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2818142#file34
Changeset 2818142 – WordPress Plugin RepositoryPatch;Third Party Advisory
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https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-4021
Vulnerability Advisories Continued - WordfenceThird Party Advisory
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