Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-29441 affects the Private Messages For WordPress plugin up to version 2.1.10. A malicious site could cause a user’s browser to send an unintended private message through WordPress. The impact is limited to message integrity, not data theft or service outage, based on the provided CVSS data.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate cleanup item for WordPress estates. It is not described as actively exploited or business-critical, but affected sites can suffer unauthorized message activity and user trust issues.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-352 cross-site request forgery in Rilwis Private Messages For WordPress <= 2.1.10. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, no attacker privileges, user interaction required, low integrity impact, no confidentiality or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running Private Messages For WordPress version 2.1.10 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation requires user interaction and appears to target unintended message sending rather than server compromise.
Researcher notes
The provided sources do not include endpoint details, proof-of-concept material, or a fixed version. Validation should focus on version exposure, plugin presence, and evidence of unexpected message sending.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Private Messages For WordPress installations.
- Check the WordPress plugin page and Patchstack advisory for vendor guidance.
- Upgrade if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no maintained fix is available.
- Review unexpected private-message activity on affected sites.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin name and version on each WordPress site.
- Flag Private Messages For WordPress versions 2.1.10 or earlier.
- Review user reports or logs for unexpected private messages.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
Public sources used
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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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/private-messages-for-wordpress/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/private-messages-for-wordpress/wordpress-private-messages-for-wordpress-plugin-2-1-10-sending-messages-via-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerabilityCVE 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.