CVE-2022-36375 WordPress Tabs plugin <= 3.6.0 - Authenticated WordPress Options Change vulnerability

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated high-role users can modify WordPress options due to missing authorization checks in the Tabs plugin.

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

What is CVE-2022-36375?

CVE-2022-36375 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari Tabs (WordPress plugin), published on 25 Jul 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Authenticated (high role user) WordPress Options Change vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari's Tabs plugin <= 3.6.0 at WordPress.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36375?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oxilab Responsive Tabs.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36375?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36375 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-2022-36375 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36375 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4rg9-gh8p-52q4.

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