CVE-2022-3244
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The Import all XML, CSV & TXT WordPress plugin (before version 6.5.8) contains a missing authorization vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-3244. The vulnerability was discovered and reported by Sanjay Das on September 20, 2022. This security issue affects the plugin's authorization mechanisms, potentially exposing certain plugin features to unauthorized access (WPScan).

Technical details

The vulnerability stems from inadequate authorization controls in certain parts of the plugin. The issue has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.2 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N. It has been classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and requires an authenticated user with the ability to obtain the related nonce to exploit (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow authenticated users to access certain plugin features that they should not have permission to use. The impact is considered moderate, with potential for unauthorized access to plugin functionality (WPScan).

Exploitability

The vulnerability requires an authenticated user account and the ability to obtain the related nonce. The attack complexity is rated as high (AC:H), indicating that specific conditions need to be met for successful exploitation (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been fixed in version 6.5.8 of the Import all XML, CSV & TXT WordPress plugin. Users are advised to update to this version or later to mitigate the security risk (WPScan).

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