CVE-2022-1591

CVE-2022-1591 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress Ping Optimizer Project Wordpress Ping Optimizer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Description

The WordPress Ping Optimizer WordPress plugin before 2.35.1.3.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1591?
The WordPress Ping Optimizer WordPress plugin before 2.35.1.3.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack
How severe is CVE-2022-1591?
CVE-2022-1591 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-1591 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1591?
CVE-2022-1591 affects Wordpress Ping Optimizer Project Wordpress Ping Optimizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1591?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-1591 published?
CVE-2022-1591 was published on 2022-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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