CVE-2022-1612: Webriti SMTP Mail <= 1.0 - Arbitrary Settings Update via CSRF

Published Jun 13, 2022
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Updated

The Webriti SMTP Mail WordPress plugin through 1.0 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

Affected Software

1 affected component
Webriti Webriti SMTP Mail WordPress<=1.0

Event History

Jun 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1612?

CVE-2022-1612 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for CSRF attacks impacting WordPress admin settings.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1612?

To fix CVE-2022-1612, update the Webriti SMTP Mail plugin to a version beyond 1.0 or implement CSRF protection in the settings update functionality.

3

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2022-1612?

CVE-2022-1612 allows for Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks, which can allow unauthorized changes to admin settings.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2022-1612?

All WordPress sites using the Webriti SMTP Mail plugin version 1.0 or lower are affected by CVE-2022-1612.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2022-1612?

While there is no public exploit reported for CVE-2022-1612, the lack of CSRF checks poses a significant risk for exploitation.

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