WordPress WP-Advanced-Search Plugin <= 3.3.8 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
CVE-2022-47447

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WordPress WP-advanced-search
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 May 2023

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2022-47447?

A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in the WP-Advanced-Search plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 3.3.8. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to trick an authenticated user into performing unintended actions on their WordPress site without their knowledge. It is crucial for users of the plugin to ensure they are running the latest version, as failure to mitigate this vulnerability may lead to unauthorized actions within their WordPress environment.

Affected Version(s)

WordPress WP-Advanced-Search <= 3.3.8

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-2022-47447
Created by yup-Ivan

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-advanced...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
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 (Patchstack Alliance)
.