CVE-2022-43492: WordPress Comments – wpDiscuz plugin 7.4.2 - Auth. Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2022
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Updated

Auth. (subscriber+) Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) vulnerability in Comments – wpDiscuz plugin 7.4.2 on WordPress.

Affected Software

1 affected component
gVectors Wpdiscuz Wordpress=7.4.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade wordpress/wpDiscuz plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.5

Event History

Nov 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:08 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-43492.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is Auth. (subscriber+) Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) vulnerability in Comments – wpDiscuz plugin 7.4.2 on WordPress.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43492?

The severity of CVE-2022-43492 is high with a severity value of 8.8.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-43492?

The wpDiscuz plugin version 7.4.2 on WordPress is affected by CVE-2022-43492.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2022-43492 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2022-43492 vulnerability, update the wpDiscuz plugin to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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