CVE-2022-45073 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-45073: WordPress REST API Authentication plugin <= 2.4.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability

Vendor Miniorange
Product WordPress REST API Authentication (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published November 18, 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 REST API Authentication plugin <= 2.4.0 on WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The miniOrange WordPress REST API Authentication plugin version 2.4.0 and earlier is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF). 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. This could result in unauthorized changes to plugin settings or site configuration.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick a logged-in admin into visiting a malicious page that modifies plugin settings or site configuration without their consent.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized changes to REST API authentication settings or other plugin configuration if an admin visits a malicious link.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled webpage; no special plugin configuration required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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