CVE-2022-4148 WP OAuth Server < 4.3.0 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Client Deletion

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Authenticated subscribers can delete arbitrary OAuth clients due to flawed authorization and CSRF checks in the WP OAuth Server plugin.

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-2022-4148?

CVE-2022-4148 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Unknown WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication), published on 20 Mar 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) WordPress plugin before 4.3.0 has a flawed CSRF and authorisation check when deleting a client, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber to delete arbitrary client.

Weakness: CWE-862, CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4148?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dash10 Oauth Server.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4148?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4148 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-2022-4148 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4148 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g4xc-c4g2-rhm3.

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