Optimize images ALT Text (alt tag) & names for SEO using AI < 2.0.8 - Settings Update via CSRF
CVE-2022-4548

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Optimize Images Alt Text (alt Tag) & Names For Seo Using Ai
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 January 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Optimize images ALT Text & names for SEO using AI WordPress plugin before 2.0.8 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged-in admin change them via a CSRF attack.

Affected Version(s)

Optimize images ALT Text (alt tag) & names for SEO using AI 0 < 2.0.8

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-2022-4548 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0ff435bc-ea20-4993-98ae-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

rezaduty
WPScan
.