WP OAuth Server < 4.3.0 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Client Deletion
CVE-2022-4148

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
WP Oauth Server (oauth Authentication)
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 March 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) WordPress plugin before 4.3.0 has a flawed CSRF and authorisation check when deleting a client, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber to delete arbitrary client.

Affected Version(s)

WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) 0 < 4.3.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2022-4148 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/be9b25c8-b0d7-4c22-81ff-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Lana Codes
WPScan
.