What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0163?

CVE-2022-0163 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-0163?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-0163. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.0%.

Smart Forms CVE-2022-0163

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2022-03-07 contact@wpscan.com

Authentication Bypass WordPress Smart Forms

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 07, 2022 - 09:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

The Smart Forms WordPress plugin before 2.6.71 does not have authorisation in its rednao_smart_forms_entries_list AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to download arbitrary form's data, which could include sensitive information such as PII depending on the form.

AnalysisAI

The Smart Forms WordPress plugin before 2.6.71 does not have authorisation in its rednao_smart_forms_entries_list AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to download. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. The Smart Forms WordPress plugin before 2.6.71 does not have authorisation in its rednao_smart_forms_entries_list AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to download arbitrary form's data, which could include sensitive information such as PII depending on the form. Affected products include: Rednao Smart Forms. Version information: before 2.6.71.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.