CVE-2022-38063 : Security Advisory and Response

WordPress Social Login WP Plugin <= 5.0.0.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF).

Understanding CVE-2022-38063

This CVE involves a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Social Login WP plugin versions less than or equal to 5.0.0.0.

What is CVE-2022-38063?

The vulnerability allows attackers to trick authenticated users into executing unwanted actions on a web application where the user is already authenticated.

The Impact of CVE-2022-38063

The impact of this CSRF vulnerability is rated as Medium severity. It can lead to unauthorized actions being performed under the guise of an authenticated user, potentially compromising data and accounts.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-38063

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Social Login WP plugin allows attackers to perform CSRF attacks on vulnerable versions <= 5.0.0.0.

Affected Systems and Versions

The Social Login WP plugin versions less than or equal to 5.0.0.0 are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to craft malicious web links or emails and trick authenticated users into unintentionally performing actions on the affected application.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the plugin to the latest version to patch the CSRF vulnerability.
Regularly monitor for any unauthorized actions on the web application.

Long-Term Security Practices

Educate users about the risks of clicking on unfamiliar links or emails.
Employ robust CSRF protection mechanisms in web applications to prevent such attacks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the Social Login WP plugin is kept up-to-date with the latest security patches and fixes to mitigate the risk of CSRF attacks.