CVE-2022-3477CWE-287

tagDiv Composer < 3.5 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover

Critical ยท published November 14, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿ”ฅ This CVE allows anyone to log into a WordPress site as any user โ€” all they need is an email address! Think of it like a party where the bouncer has forgotten to check IDs. If someone knows your name, they can just walk in and mingle โ€” no questions asked! This vulnerability is absolutely devastating, as it lets attackers impersonate any user, potentially accessing sensitive data and wreaking havoc on your website. Imagine the chaos if an intruder could post, modify content, or even access user accounts โ€” it would be a nightmare for site owners!

Put simply

Think of it like a party where the bouncer has forgotten to check IDs. If someone knows your name, they can just walk in and mingle โ€” no questions asked! The tagDiv Composer plugin before version 3.5 fails to properly validate Facebook login requests, allowing unauthenticated users to gain access simply by knowing an email address associated with the account.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating, as it lets attackers impersonate any user, potentially accessing sensitive data and wreaking havoc on your website. Imagine the chaos if an intruder could post, modify content, or even access user accounts โ€” it would be a nightmare for site owners! Immediately update the tagDiv Composer plugin to version 3.5 or higher, and ensure that your Newspaper or Newsmag themes are updated to their respective patched versions. Always review your plugin and theme configurations to enhance security. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! By taking these steps, you can secure your site and keep the bad guys out! ๐Ÿ”’๐Ÿ˜„

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 ยท CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03903 ยท 90.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-287 ยท Improper Authentication
Published
2022-11-14T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 NOV 00:00Z
    tagDiv Composer < 3.5 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover
    cvelistv5