CVE-2022-1779

Auto Delete Posts <= 1.3.0 - Arbitrary Settings Update via CSRF

The Auto Delete Posts WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack and delete specific posts, categories and attachments at once.

Affected

Auto Delete Posts

CVSS v3.1 NVD

8.1 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2.0 NVD

5.8 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

EPSS

0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 43rd percentile

Published

2022-06-13

Updated

2024-08-03

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/45117646-88ff-41d4-8abd-e2f18d4b693e

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry