WordPress · Demon Image Annotation Plugin · CVE-2022-2864
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
demon image annotation plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 4.7
**Description**
The issue is related to Cross-Site Request Forgery due to missing nonce validation in the ~/includes/settings.php file. This allows unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's settings and inject malicious web scripts via a forged request, provided they can trick a site administrator into performing a specific action.
**Recommendations**
For demon image annotation plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 4.7, consider disabling the plugin until a patch is available to prevent modification of the plugin's settings and injection of malicious web scripts. Restrict access to the ~/includes/settings.php file to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid performing actions that could be triggered by a forged request, such as clicking on suspicious links, until the issue is resolved.