CVE-2022-40192: WordPress wpForo Forum plugin <= 2.0.9 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in wpForo Forum plugin <= 2.0.9 on WordPress.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
wpForo Forum pluginto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.1.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-40192?
The severity of CVE-2022-40192 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
How does the Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in wpForo Forum plugin <= 2.0.9 affect WordPress?
The Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in wpForo Forum plugin <= 2.0.9 affects WordPress installations where the plugin is installed.
What is the recommended solution for CVE-2022-40192?
To fix CVE-2022-40192, users should update wpForo Forum plugin to version 2.1.0 or later.
What is Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)?
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is an attack that tricks the victim into submitting a malicious request, leading to unwanted actions performed in the victim's name.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-40192?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-40192 [here](https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wpforo/wordpress-wpforo-forum-plugin-2-0-9-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability?_s_id=cve).