CVE-2022-1598
MediumThe WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.5 which is a companion to the Discy and Himer , lacks authentication in a REST API endpoint, allowing unauthenticated users to discover private questions sent between users on the site.
Published Jun 8, 2022 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as 048c37c2-0ace-4bf1-8cb8-554c4645be21
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2022-1598 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting WPQA Builder (2code), wpqa (wordpress-plugin).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 5.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including WPQA Builder 5.4, WPQA Builder 5.5, wpqa 5.5.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
CVSS v3.1
5.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
5.4%
Higher than 92.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.5 which is a companion to the Discy and Himer , lacks authentication in a REST API endpoint, allowing unauthenticated users to discover private questions sent between users on the site.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WPQA Builder2code | See advisory | 5.4 |
| wpqawordpress-plugin | See advisory | 5.5 |
Patched Releases
WPQA Builder
5.4, 5.5
wpqa
5.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 8, 2022
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
- CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/048c37c2-0ace-4bf1-8cb8-554c4645be21?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/048c37c2-0ace-4bf1-8cb8-554c4645be21?source=api-scan
- exploithttps://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0416ae2f-5670-4080-a88d-3484bb19d8c8
FAQ
Common Questions.
The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.5 which is a companion to the Discy and Himer , lacks authentication in a REST API endpoint, allowing unauthenticated users to discover private questions sent between users on the site.
Affected: WPQA Builder (2code); wpqa (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including WPQA Builder 5.4, WPQA Builder 5.5, wpqa 5.5.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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