2.7
CWE
918
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-2556: MailChimp for Woocommerce < 2.7.2 - Admin+ SSRF

First published: Mon Aug 29 2022(Updated: )

The Mailchimp for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 2.7.2 has an AJAX action that allows high privilege users to perform a POST request on behalf of the server to the internal network/LAN, the body of the request is also appended to the response so it can be used to scan private network for example

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mailchimp for WooCommerce<2.7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-2556?

    CVE-2022-2556 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to internal network resources.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-2556?

    To fix CVE-2022-2556, update the Mailchimp for WooCommerce plugin to version 2.7.2 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2022-2556?

    CVE-2022-2556 affects users of the Mailchimp for WooCommerce WordPress plugin prior to version 2.7.2.

  • What kind of attack can be performed using CVE-2022-2556?

    CVE-2022-2556 allows high privilege users to potentially make unauthorized POST requests to internal network resources.

  • Is CVE-2022-2556 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2022-2556 can be exploited remotely by manipulating AJAX actions through the affected plugin.

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