What is the severity of CVE-2022-46838?

CVE-2022-46838 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access and exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46838?

To fix CVE-2022-46838, update the JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin to version 2.7.2 or later.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-46838?

The impacts of CVE-2022-46838 include unauthorized access to sensitive settings and data within the JS Help Desk plugin.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-46838?

CVE-2022-46838 affects all versions of the JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin up to and including version 2.7.1.

Is CVE-2022-46838 a remote exploit?

Yes, CVE-2022-46838 allows attackers to exploit missing authorization remotely via incorrectly configured access control.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-46838

critical

9.1

CWE

862

13/12/2024

CVE-2022-46838: WordPress JS Help Desk plugin <= 2.7.1 - Unauthenticated Settings Change Vulnerability

First published: Fri Dec 13 2024(Updated: )

Missing Authorization vulnerability in JS Help Desk JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin: from n/a through 2.7.1.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
JS Help Desk	<=2.7.1
WordPress JS Help Desk	<=2.7.1

Remedy

Update the WordPress JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.7.2).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/js-support-ticket/vulnerability/wordpress-js-help-desk-plugin-2-7-1-unauthenticated-settings-change-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-46838?
CVE-2022-46838 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access and exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46838?
To fix CVE-2022-46838, update the JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin to version 2.7.2 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-46838?
The impacts of CVE-2022-46838 include unauthorized access to sensitive settings and data within the JS Help Desk plugin.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-46838?
CVE-2022-46838 affects all versions of the JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin up to and including version 2.7.1.
Is CVE-2022-46838 a remote exploit?
Yes, CVE-2022-46838 allows attackers to exploit missing authorization remotely via incorrectly configured access control.

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