CVE-2022-45072: WordPress WPML Multilingual CMS premium plugin <= 4.5.13 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability

Published Nov 17, 2022
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Updated

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WPML Multilingual CMS premium plugin <= 4.5.13 on WordPress.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WPML Wpml Wordpress<4.5.14

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WPML Multilingual CMS premium plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.5.14

Event History

Nov 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:57 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-45072?

CVE-2022-45072 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the WPML Multilingual CMS premium plugin version <= 4.5.13 on WordPress.

2

How does CVE-2022-45072 impact my website?

CVE-2022-45072 allows an attacker to trick a user into performing unwanted actions on their behalf, potentially leading to account takeover or unauthorized actions.

3

Is my website affected by CVE-2022-45072?

If you are using WPML Multilingual CMS premium plugin version <= 4.5.13 on WordPress, your website may be affected by CVE-2022-45072.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-45072?

To fix CVE-2022-45072, update your WPML Multilingual CMS premium plugin to version 4.5.14 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-45072?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-45072 at the following link: [https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/sitepress-multilingual-cms/wordpress-wpml-multilingual-cms-premium-plugin-4-5-13-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve](https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/sitepress-multilingual-cms/wordpress-wpml-multilingual-cms-premium-plugin-4-5-13-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve)

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