WordPress JS Help Desk plugin <= 2.7.1 - Unauthenticated Settings Change Vulnerability
CVE-2022-46838

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Js Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 December 2024

What is CVE-2022-46838?

A vulnerability in the JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin has been identified due to missing authorization mechanisms. This allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control, leading to unauthorized changes in settings. Affected versions up to 2.7.1 allow adversaries to modify settings without proper verification, potentially jeopardizing sensitive information and the integrity of the help desk environment.

Affected Version(s)

JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin <= 2.7.1

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/js-suppo...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

RE-ALTER (Patchstack Alliance)
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