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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-1764
CVE-2022-1764:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-1764 affects the WP-chgFontSize WordPress plugin through version 1.8. The vulnerability was discovered and publicly disclosed on May 23, 2022, by security researcher Daniel Ruf (WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from the absence of CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection mechanisms when updating plugin settings. Additionally, the plugin lacks proper sanitization and escaping of input, which compounds the security risk. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 6.1 (medium severity) and is classified under CWE-352 (WPScan).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow attackers to manipulate plugin settings through CSRF attacks when targeting logged-in administrators. The lack of input sanitization and escaping can lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially compromising the security of the WordPress installation (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
As of the last update, there is no known fix available for this vulnerability. Website administrators using the WP-chgFontSize plugin should consider either removing the plugin or implementing additional security measures to protect against CSRF attacks (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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