CVE-2022-41609: WordPress Better Messages plugin <= 1.9.10.68 - Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2022
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Updated

Auth. (subscriber+) Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Better Messages plugin 1.9.10.68 on WordPress.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPlus Better Messages Wordpress<1.9.10.69

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress Better Messages plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.9.10.69

Event History

Nov 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Nov 19, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41609?

CVE-2022-41609 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for server-side request forgery (SSRF).

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-41609?

To fix CVE-2022-41609, upgrade the Better Messages plugin to version 1.9.10.69 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-41609?

CVE-2022-41609 is identified as a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability.

4

Which version of the Better Messages plugin is affected by CVE-2022-41609?

CVE-2022-41609 affects versions of the Better Messages plugin up to and including 1.9.10.68.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2022-41609?

Users of the Better Messages plugin version 1.9.10.68 on WordPress are impacted by CVE-2022-41609.

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