Vulnerability identifier: #VU69639

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-45847

CWE-ID: CWE-352

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WordPress Countdown Widget
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Metin Saylan

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WordPress Countdown Widget: 3.1.9 - 3.1.9.1

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External links
http://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wordpress-countdown-widget/wordpress-countdown-widget-plugin-3-1-9-1-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-leading-to-cross-site-scripting-xss

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.