CVE-2022-4555 WP Shamsi <= 4.1.0 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Plugin Deactivation
Unauthenticated attackers can deactivate arbitrary plugins, including security tools, due to a missing capability check in the WP Shamsi plugin.
- 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-2022-4555?
CVE-2022-4555 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in wpvar WP Shamsi – افزونه تاریخ شمسی و فارسی ساز وردپرس, published on 16 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP Shamsi plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the deactivate() function hooked via init() in versions up to, and including, 4.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to deactivate arbitrary plugins on the site. This can be used to deactivate security plugins that aids in exploiting other vulnerabilities.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4555?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpvar Wp Shamsi.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4555?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4555 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-2022-4555 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-4555 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in wpvar WP Shamsi – افزونه تاریخ شمسی و فارسی ساز وردپرس
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2pq5-28h7-2x78.