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CVE-2022-0279

3.1 · LOW

The AnyComment WordPress plugin before 0.2.18 is affected by a race condition when liking/disliking a comment/reply, which could allow any authenticated user to quickly raise their rating or lower…

Published Feb 21, 2022CWE-362EPSS 0.49%

Overview

CVE-2022-0279 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 21, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The AnyComment WordPress plugin before 0.2.18 is affected by a race condition when liking/disliking a comment/reply, which could allow any authenticated user to quickly raise their rating or lower the rating of other users

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0279?

CVE-2022-0279 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 21, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2022-0279?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-0279?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-0279?

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