PT-2022-14216 · WordPress · Shortcut Macros

Daniel Ruf · Published 2022-07-11 · Updated 2022-11-03 · CVE-2022-1956

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

4.3

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions The Shortcut Macros WordPress plugin versions 1.3 and earlier

Description The issue is related to the lack of authorization and CSRF checks when updating settings in the plugin. This could allow any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to update the settings.

Recommendations For versions 1.3 and earlier, update to a version that includes authorization and CSRF checks for setting updates. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the settings update functionality to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

CSRF

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-1956

Affected Products

Shortcut Macros

References · 6

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ef6d0393-0ce3-465c-84c8-53bf8c58958a · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1956 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-1956 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/37002 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/45923 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/33173 · Telegram Post