CVE-2022-30705 WordPress WordPress Ping Optimizer Plugin <= 2.35.1.2.3 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Q: What is CVE-2022-30705?

CVE-2022-30705 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pankaj Jha WordPress Ping Optimizer, published on 27 Mar 2023. 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-2022-30705 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-30705 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-30705?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-30705 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 5.4 Published 27 Mar 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Attackers can trick authenticated users into performing unwanted actions in the WordPress Ping Optimizer 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-2022-30705?

CVE-2022-30705 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pankaj Jha WordPress Ping Optimizer, published on 27 Mar 2023. 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

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Pankaj Jha WordPress Ping Optimizer plugin <= 2.35.1.2.3 versions.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-30705?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wordpress Ping Optimizer Project Wordpress Ping Optimizer.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30705?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-30705 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-30705 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-30705 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x2m8-4x5h-2r66.