CVE-2022-3240
CVE-2022-3240 is a high-severity vulnerability in Follow Me Plugin Project Follow Me Plugin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-352
- Affected product: Follow Me Plugin Project Follow Me Plugin
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The "Follow Me Plugin" plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.1.1. This is due to missing nonce validation on the FollowMeIgniteSocialMedia_options_page() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's settings and inject malicious JavaScript via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-3240?
- The "Follow Me Plugin" plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.1.1. This is due to missing nonce validation on the FollowMeIgniteSocialMedia_options_page() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's settings and inject malicious JavaScript via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
- How severe is CVE-2022-3240?
- CVE-2022-3240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-3240 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-3240?
- CVE-2022-3240 affects Follow Me Plugin Project Follow Me Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-3240?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-3240 published?
- CVE-2022-3240 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/follow-me/trunk/follow-me.php#L261
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/25fab7b3-59ce-44ca-83fa-bd25b7f31af0?source=cve
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-3240
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:follow_me_plugin_project:follow_me_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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