VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2022-4972

CVSS score7.5 HIGH
EPSS probability0.47%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2024-10-16
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on several REST-API routes related to reporting in versions up to, and including, 4.7.51. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view user data and other sensitive information intended for administrators.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-862: Missing Authorization

Primary references