CVE-2022-1591 WordPress Ping Optimizer < 2.35.1.3.0 - Arbitrary Settings Update via CSRF

Q: What is CVE-2022-1591?

CVE-2022-1591 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown WordPress Ping Optimizer, published on 19 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1591 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1591 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1591?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1591 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 4.3 Published 19 Sep 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can trick logged-in administrators into changing plugin settings via CSRF, potentially altering site behavior.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-1591?

CVE-2022-1591 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown WordPress Ping Optimizer, published on 19 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The WordPress Ping Optimizer WordPress plugin before 2.35.1.3.0 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

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1591?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wordpress Ping Optimizer Project Wordpress Ping Optimizer.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1591?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1591 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-1591 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1591 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q32v-53r7-3hqv.