Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw affects the WordPress Yoo Slider plugin up to version 2.0.0. A malicious site could trick a logged-in WordPress user into creating or changing slider content without intending to. The business impact is usually limited content integrity risk, not data theft or server takeover based on the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate website integrity issue. It is not described as data theft or full compromise, but public-facing content changes can damage trust and brand presentation.
Technical view
CVE-2022-27846 is CWE-352 CSRF in Yooslider Yoo Slider for WordPress <=2.0.0. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3, with network attack vector, low complexity, no attacker privileges, and required user interaction. The provided record states attackers can create or modify slider content, with integrity impact only.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the Yoo Slider plugin installed at version 2.0.0 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not indicated as affected in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show known active exploitation, and KEV is false. Abuse requires user interaction, consistent with CSRF: a logged-in WordPress user must be induced to trigger an unintended action.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow: the CVE and Patchstack descriptions identify CSRF leading to slider creation or modification. The bundle does not provide endpoint details, proof-of-concept status, active exploitation, or a named fixed version.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Yoo Slider plugin and version.
- Disable or remove Yoo Slider where it is not business-critical.
- Check WordPress.org, Patchstack, and vendor guidance for a confirmed fixed version.
- Prioritize remediation on sites where administrators frequently stay logged in.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Yoo Slider is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether any installed version is 2.0.0 or earlier.
- Review recent slider creation or modification activity for unauthorized changes.
- Confirm compensating controls only after checking vendor or WordPress guidance.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/yoo-slider/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/yoo-slider/wordpress-yoo-slider-plugin-2-0-0-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability-leading-to-slider-creation-modificationCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.