CVE-2022-4974
Freemius SDK <= 2.4.2 - Missing Authorization Checks
Description
The Freemius SDK, as used by hundreds of WordPress plugin and theme developers, was vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery and Information disclosure due to missing capability checks and nonce protection on the _get_debug_log, _get_db_option, and the _set_db_option functions in versions up to, and including 2.4.2. Any WordPress plugin or theme running a version of Freemius less than 2.4.3 is vulnerable.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:LConfidentialityLow
I:LIntegrityLow
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
Affected Products
wpt00ls
aka wp tools
dots
commercial
josevega
aka josevega woocommerce plugin author
bplugins
commercialaka bplugins html5 video player, button block, bslider
saadiqbal
individual-devaka advanced file manager – ultimate file manager for wordpress and document library solution, points management system for gamification, ranks, badges, and loyalty rewards program – mycred, post smtp – complete email deliverability and smtp solution with email logs, alerts, backup smtp & mobile app
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Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
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MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Initial Access
References
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/39fb0499-9ab4-4a2f-b0db-ece86bcf4d42?source=cve
wordfence.com
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6dae6dca-7474-4008-9fe5-4c62b9f12d0a
wpscan.com
https://freemius.com/blog/managing-security-issues-open-source-freemius-sdk-security-disclosure/
freemius.com
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