CVE-2022-33198 WordPress Accordions plugin <= 2.0.2 - Unauthenticated WordPress Options Change vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can modify WordPress options via the Accordions plugin, potentially compromising site configuration and security settings.

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

What is CVE-2022-33198?

CVE-2022-33198 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari Accordions (WordPress plugin), published on 21 Jul 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unauthenticated WordPress Options Change vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari's Accordions plugin <= 2.0.2 at WordPress.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-33198?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oxilab Accordions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33198?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-33198 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-2022-33198 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-33198 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-75p7-x4r4-gq93.

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