What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2376?

CVE-2022-2376 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-2376?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-2376. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.4%.

Directorist CVE-2022-2376

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2022-09-05 contact@wpscan.com

Authentication Bypass WordPress Directorist

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 05, 2022 - 13:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

The Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.3.1 discloses the email address of all users in an AJAX action available to both unauthenticated and any authenticated users

AnalysisAI

The Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.3.1 discloses the email address of all users in an AJAX action available to both unauthenticated and any authenticated users. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), 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 Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. The Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.3.1 discloses the email address of all users in an AJAX action available to both unauthenticated and any authenticated users Affected products include: Wpwax Directorist. Version information: before 7.3.1.

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.