CVE-2022-46838CWE-862

WordPress JS Help Desk plugin <= 2.7.1 - Unauthenticated Settings Change Vulnerability

Critical · published December 13, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A missing authorization vulnerability in the JS Help Desk Plugin could let anyone peek behind the curtain! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel with rooms that don't lock properly—anyone could waltz in and access private guest information, just because the security levels were wrongly configured! An attacker could potentially access sensitive support tickets, customer details, or even internal communications without needing any special permissions. This could lead to a devastating breach of customer trust and sensitive data exposure—an absolute nightmare for any organization!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with rooms that don't lock properly—anyone could waltz in and access private guest information, just because the security levels were wrongly configured! This vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access controls, allowing unauthorized users to bypass security measures meant to protect user data within the JS Help Desk plugin. It affects all versions up to and including 2.7.1, making it critical to address quickly.

What to do

An attacker could potentially access sensitive support tickets, customer details, or even internal communications without needing any special permissions. This could lead to a devastating breach of customer trust and sensitive data exposure—an absolute nightmare for any organization! Update the JS Help Desk plugin immediately to version 2.7.2 or higher to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your access control settings to ensure they are correctly configured and restrict access based on user roles. Regular audits can help maintain security standards! You've got this! With a quick update and a little extra vigilance, you can keep your support platform secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00732 · 53.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2024-12-13T14:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 DEC 14:22Z
    WordPress JS Help Desk plugin <= 2.7.1 - Unauthenticated Settings Change Vulnerability
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