JS Help Desk <= 2.7.1 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Settings Update

2023-01-27 00:00

R3N0

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 2.7.2

Affected PluginJS Help Desk – AI-Powered Support & Ticketing System

Affected Version2.7.1

CVSS9.1Critical

CVECVE-2022-46838

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Vulnerability Overview

The JS Help Desk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on an unknown function in versions up to, and including, 2.7.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.7.2, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-46838 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/74403688-06a0-453f-ac44-bd731c389892

CVSS Vector

9.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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