8.8
CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-2245: Counter Box < 1.2.1 - Arbitrary Counter Activation/Deactivation via CSRF

First published: Mon Aug 01 2022(Updated: )

The Counter Box WordPress plugin before 1.2.1 is lacking CSRF check when activating and deactivating counters, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin perform such actions via CSRF attacks

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wow-company Counter Box<1.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-2245?

    CVE-2022-2245 is a vulnerability found in the Counter Box WordPress plugin before version 1.2.1.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-2245?

    CVE-2022-2245 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.

  • How does CVE-2022-2245 affect Counter Box WordPress plugin?

    CVE-2022-2245 affects Counter Box WordPress plugin versions before 1.2.1 by lacking CSRF checks when activating and deactivating counters.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-2245?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-2245 by making a logged in admin perform actions via CSRF attacks.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-2245?

    Yes, the fix for CVE-2022-2245 is to update the Counter Box WordPress plugin to version 1.2.1 or newer.

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