CVE-2022-46840 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-46840: WordPress JS Help Desk plugin <= 2.7.1 - Broken Access Control

Vendor Js Help Desk
Product JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 13, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

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

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in JS Help Desk JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin: from n/a through 2.7.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

JS Help Desk versions up to 2.7.1 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to read and modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can view or alter support tickets, user information, or other sensitive content without restriction. The vulnerability requires a valid login but no special privileges or user interaction beyond normal site access.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read and modify support tickets and user data belonging to other accounts.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Support tickets and user information may be exposed to or altered by unauthorized account holders.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level privileges on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 13, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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