CVE-2022-1765 Hot Linked Image Cacher <= 1.16 - Image upload/cache abuse via CSRF
Attackers can exploit CSRF to force the plugin to cache external images, potentially causing legal issues due to copyright violations.
- 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-2022-1765?
CVE-2022-1765 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown Hot Linked Image Cacher, published on 13 Jun 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 Hot Linked Image Cacher WordPress plugin through 1.16 is vulnerable to CSRF. This can be used to store / cache images from external domains on the server, which could lead to legal risks (due to copyright violations or licensing rules).
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1765?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hot Linked Image Cacher Project Hot Linked Image Cacher.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1765?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1765 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-1765 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1765 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrgj-8v2x-mxh3.