What is the severity of CVE-2022-45073?

The severity of CVE-2022-45073 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-45073?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-45073. Please refer to the provided reference for more information.

How can I fix the CSRF vulnerability in REST API Authentication plugin <= 2.4.0?

To fix the CSRF vulnerability, update the REST API Authentication plugin to version 2.4.1 or newer.

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-45073?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-45073 is 352.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-45073

high

8.8

CWE

352

18/11/2022

20/2/2025

CVE-2022-45073: WordPress REST API Authentication plugin <= 2.4.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability

Q: How does the CSRF vulnerability in REST API Authentication plugin <= 2.4.0 affect WordPress?

The CSRF vulnerability in REST API Authentication plugin <= 2.4.0 allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions on WordPress sites by tricking authenticated users into executing malicious requests.

Q: How can I fix the CSRF vulnerability in REST API Authentication plugin <= 2.4.0?

To fix the CSRF vulnerability, update the REST API Authentication plugin to version 2.4.1 or newer.

Q: What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-45073?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-45073 is 352.

First published: Fri Nov 18 2022(Updated: )

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in REST API Authentication plugin <= 2.4.0 on WordPress.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
MiniOrange WordPress REST API Authentication	<=2.4.0

Remedy

Update to 2.4.1 or higher version.

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-rest-api-authentication/wordpress-rest-api-authentication-plugin-2-4-0-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-45073?
The severity of CVE-2022-45073 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How does the CSRF vulnerability in REST API Authentication plugin <= 2.4.0 affect WordPress?
The CSRF vulnerability in REST API Authentication plugin <= 2.4.0 allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions on WordPress sites by tricking authenticated users into executing malicious requests.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-45073?
Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-45073. Please refer to the provided reference for more information.
How can I fix the CSRF vulnerability in REST API Authentication plugin <= 2.4.0?
To fix the CSRF vulnerability, update the REST API Authentication plugin to version 2.4.1 or newer.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-45073?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-45073 is 352.

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