CVE-2022-3244 Import all XML, CSV & TXT into WordPress < 6.5.8 - Missing Authorisation

Medium 4.2 Published Updated

Authenticated users can access restricted plugin features by obtaining a nonce, bypassing intended authorization controls.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-3244?

CVE-2022-3244 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Unknown Import all XML, CSV & TXT into WordPress, published on 17 Oct 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Import all XML, CSV & TXT WordPress plugin before 6.5.8 does not have authorisation in some places, which could allow any authenticated users to access some of the plugin features if they manage to get the related nonce

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3244?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Smackcoders Import All Pages\, Post Types\, Products\, Orders\, and Users as Xml \& Csv.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3244?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3244 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-3244 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3244 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vj5x-x7x2-xq6v.

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