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CVE-2023-22622

5.3 · MEDIUM

WordPress through 6.1.1 depends on unpredictable client visits to cause wp-cron.php execution and the resulting security updates, and the source code describes "the scenario where a site may not re…

Published Jan 5, 2023EPSS 1.73%

Overview

CVE-2023-22622 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 5, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

WordPress through 6.1.1 depends on unpredictable client visits to cause wp-cron.php execution and the resulting security updates, and the source code describes "the scenario where a site may not receive enough visits to execute scheduled tasks in a timely manner," but neither the installation guide nor the security guide mentions this default behavior, or alerts the user about security risks on installations with very few visits.

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.

References

Refdeveloper.wordpress.org/plugins/cron/GitHubgithub.com/WordPress/WordPress/blob/dca7b5204b5fea54e6d1774689777b359a9222ab/wp-cron.php#L5-L8Refmedium.com/%40thecpanelguy/the-nightmare-that-is-wpcron-php-ae31c1d3ae30Refpatchstack.com/articles/solving-unpredictable-wp-cron-problems-addressing-cve-2023-22622/Refwordpress.org/about/security/Refwordpress.org/support/article/how-to-install-wordpress/Refwww.tenable.com/plugins/was/113449Refdeveloper.wordpress.org/plugins/cron/GitHubgithub.com/WordPress/WordPress/blob/dca7b5204b5fea54e6d1774689777b359a9222ab/wp-cron.php#L5-L8Refmedium.com/%40thecpanelguy/the-nightmare-that-is-wpcron-php-ae31c1d3ae30

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22622?

CVE-2023-22622 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 5, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-22622?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-22622?

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-2023-22622?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-22622 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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