CVE-2022-38058 WordPress WP Shamsi plugin <= 4.1.1 - Authenticated Plugin Setting change vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2022-38058?

CVE-2022-38058 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in wpvar.com WP Shamsi (WordPress plugin), published on 9 Sep 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2022-38058 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-38058 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-38058?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38058 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 4.3 Published 9 Sep 2022 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Authenticated subscribers can modify WP Shamsi plugin settings due to missing authorization checks, potentially altering site behavior.

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-2022-38058?

CVE-2022-38058 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in wpvar.com WP Shamsi (WordPress plugin), published on 9 Sep 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Authenticated (subscriber+) Plugin Setting change vulnerability in WP Shamsi plugin <= 4.1.1 at WordPress.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38058?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wpvar Wp Shamsi.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38058?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38058 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-2022-38058 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-38058 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r5qg-xhv7-vh2x.