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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-0363
CVE-2022-0363:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The vulnerability (CVE-2022-0363) affects the myCred WordPress plugin versions before 2.4.4. The vulnerability was discovered in early 2022 and involves missing authorization and CSRF checks in the mycred-tools-import-export AJAX action (WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from the lack of proper authorization and CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) checks in the mycred-tools-import-export AJAX action. It has been assigned a CVSS score of 4.3 (medium) and is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A5: Broken Access Control (WPScan).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability allows any authenticated users, including those with low-privilege roles such as subscribers, to import mycred setup configurations. This capability enables unauthorized users to create badges, manage points, and create arbitrary posts on the WordPress site (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in myCred version 2.4.4. Users are advised to update their myCred WordPress plugin to this version or later to mitigate the security risk (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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