CVE-2022-40842 Server-side request forgery in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published 22 Nov 2022 Updated 9 Jul 2026

An attacker can exploit an SSRF vulnerability in the NdkAdvancedCustomizationFields plugin to access internal resources or bypass security controls.

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-2022-40842?

CVE-2022-40842 is a critical server-side request forgery vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ndk design NdkAdvancedCustomizationFields 3.5.0 is vulnerable to Server-side request forgery (SSRF) via rotateimg.php.

Weakness: CWE-918

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40842?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ndk-Design Ndkadvancedcustomizationfields.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40842?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40842 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.

Is CVE-2022-40842 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-40842 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r3f7-hpwv-5qc2.