CVE-2022-30705 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-30705: WordPress WordPress Ping Optimizer Plugin <= 2.35.1.2.3 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor Pankaj Jha
Product WordPress Ping Optimizer
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published March 27, 2023
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 Pankaj Jha WordPress Ping Optimizer plugin <= 2.35.1.2.3 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WordPress Ping Optimizer versions up to 2.35.1.2.3 contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions on the site without their knowledge. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not affect data confidentiality, but can modify site settings or availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick a logged-in admin into visiting a malicious page that changes plugin settings or disables functionality.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Plugin settings could be altered or disabled without your consent if you visit a malicious link while logged in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin must visit attacker-controlled page while logged into WordPress.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 27, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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