CVE-2022-3677 Advanced Import < 1.3.8 - Arbitrary Plugin Installation & Activation via CSRF
Attackers can trick admins into installing and activating arbitrary plugins via CSRF, leading to code execution and privilege escalation.
- 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-2022-3677?
CVE-2022-3677 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Advanced Import : One Click Import for WordPress or Theme Demo Data, published on 5 Dec 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 Advanced Import WordPress plugin before 1.3.8 does not have CSRF check when installing and activating plugins, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin install arbitrary plugins from WordPress.org, and activate arbitrary ones from the blog via CSRF attacks
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3677?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Addonspress Advanced Import.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3677?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3677 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-3677 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3677 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rm98-3vrx-q6wp.