CVE-2022-46866 WordPress Import External Images Plugin <= 1.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Attackers can trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions in the Import External Images plugin, potentially altering site content or settings.

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-2022-46866?

CVE-2022-46866 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Marty Thornley Import External Images, published on 25 May 2023. 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

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Marty Thornley Import External Images plugin <= 1.4 versions.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-46866?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Import External Images Project Import External Images.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46866?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-46866 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-46866 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-46866 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-967m-rc8p-q3wj.

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