CVE-2022-4555
Medium
Description
The WP Shamsi plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the deactivate() function hooked via init() in versions up to, and including, 4.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to deactivate arbitrary plugins on the site. This can be used to deactivate security plugins that aids in exploiting other vulnerabilities.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
ProductWpvar Wp Shamsi
PublishedDec 16, 2022
First seenDec 16, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-862Missing authorization
How to fix
Update
- wpvar wp_shamsi4.1.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wpvar wp_shamsi | v < 4.1.1 | 4.1.1 |
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