CVE-2022-4555
MEDIUM
5.3
CVSS 3.1
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.
Affected WordPress components
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wp-shamsi Plugin · wp-shamsiUp to and including 4.1.0View on WordPress.org
A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.
Affected products and versions
- wpvar WP Shamsi – افزونه تاریخ شمسی و فارسی ساز وردپرس — Up to and including 4.1.0
- wpvar wp_shamsi — Before 4.1.1
References
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2645044%40wp-shamsi&new=2645044%40wp-shamsi&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= Third Party Advisory
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7b498c5a-9fd1-43b8-b456-f6cec65d5077?source=cve
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7b498c5a-9fd1-43b8-b456-f6cec65d5077 Third Party Advisory
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record