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CVE-2022-1695

4.3 · MEDIUM
Published Jun 8, 2022 tipsandtricks-hq CWE-352 EPSS 0.43% (36th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2022-1695 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting tipsandtricks-hq wp_simple_adsense_insertion. It was published on June 8, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

The WP Simple Adsense Insertion WordPress plugin before 2.1 does not perform CSRF checks on updates to its admin page, allowing an attacker to trick a logged in user to manipulate ads and inject arbitrary javascript via submitting a form.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tipsandtricks-hq. Update wp_simple_adsense_insertion to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
tipsandtricks-hq wp_simple_adsense_insertion >= 0, < 2.1 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1695?

CVE-2022-1695 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting tipsandtricks-hq wp_simple_adsense_insertion. It was published on June 8, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-1695?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-1695?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tipsandtricks-hq. Update wp_simple_adsense_insertion to the latest patched version. 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-2022-1695?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2022-1695 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.