CVE-2022-29435 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-29435: WordPress Code Snippets Extended plugin <= 1.4.7 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability

Vendor Alexander Stokmann
Product Code Snippets Extended (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published May 17, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Alexander Stokmann's Code Snippets Extended plugin <= 1.4.7 on WordPress allows an attacker to delete or to turn on/off snippets.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Code Snippets Extended versions up to 1.4.7 lack CSRF protection on administrative actions. An attacker can trick a logged-in site admin into visiting a malicious page that performs unwanted changes to code snippets or plugin settings. The victim must click a link or visit the attacker's site while authenticated to WordPress.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick a logged-in admin into modifying or deleting code snippets without their knowledge.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Malicious code snippets could be injected or legitimate ones deleted, potentially breaking site functionality or introducing backdoors.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin must be logged into WordPress and visit attacker-controlled page (user interaction required).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 17, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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