CVE-2022-1826 Cross-Linker <= 3.0.1.9 - Arbitrary Cross-Link Creation via CSRF

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Attackers can force logged-in admins to create arbitrary cross-links via CSRF, requiring an upgrade to the Cross-Linker WordPress plugin.

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-2022-1826?

CVE-2022-1826 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Cross-Linker, published on 20 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 Cross-Linker WordPress plugin through 3.0.1.9 does not have CSRF check in place when creating Cross-Links, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin perform such action via a CSRF attack

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1826?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cross-Linker Project Cross-Linker.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1826?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1826 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-1826 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1826 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6hcf-hc4g-6xwc.

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