CVE-2022-1793 Private Files <= 0.40 - Protection Disabling via CSRF
A CSRF vulnerability in the Private Files WordPress plugin allows attackers to disable file protection, making private content public.
- 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-2022-1793?
CVE-2022-1793 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Private Files, 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 Private Files WordPress plugin through 0.40 is missing CSRF check when disabling the protection, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin perform such action via a CSRF attack and make the blog public
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1793?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Private Files Project Private Files.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1793?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1793 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-1793 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1793 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fcq7-cgmv-f8gw.