Auto Delete Posts
CVE-2022-1779
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionNVD
The Auto Delete Posts WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack and delete specific posts, categories and attachments at once.
AnalysisAI
The Auto Delete Posts WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (CWE-352), which allows attackers to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions. The Auto Delete Posts WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack and delete specific posts, categories and attachments at once. Affected products include: Auto Delete Posts Project Auto Delete Posts. Version information: through 1.3.0.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement anti-CSRF tokens, validate Origin/Referer headers, use SameSite cookie attribute.
Same weakness CWE-352 – Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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External POC / Exploit Code
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