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Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-35242 affects the WordPress plugin THE Leads Management System: 59sec LITE through version 3.4.1. An unauthenticated attacker may change plugin settings, creating business risk from configuration tampering or service disruption. The source bundle does not state active exploitation or name a fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress exposure. It does not show confidentiality impact or confirmed active exploitation in the provided sources, but unauthenticated configuration tampering can still disrupt lead management workflows or weaken site behavior.
Technical view
The issue is an unauthenticated plugin settings change vulnerability in 59sec THE Leads Management System: 59sec LITE <= 3.4.1. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5, network-accessible, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with low integrity and availability impact. CWE is listed as CWE-264.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running 59sec THE Leads Management System: 59sec LITE at version 3.4.1 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote unauthenticated exploitation is possible without user interaction. The CVE is not marked KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation, exploit availability, vulnerable endpoints, or operational attack details.
Researcher notes
Key evidence is sparse: the bundle identifies product, affected versions, CVSS vector, CWE, and references only. It does not provide a vulnerable parameter, patch version, proof of exploitation, or workaround. Avoid making endpoint-specific claims without vendor advisory detail.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the affected 59sec LITE plugin.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not business-required.
- Check Patchstack and WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed or maintained release.
- If no maintained fix exists, replace the plugin with a supported alternative.
- Monitor plugin settings for unexpected changes until remediation is complete.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag versions 3.4.1 or earlier.
- Review recent plugin setting changes for unauthorized modifications.
- Check vendor, Patchstack, or WordPress plugin records for update status.
- Verify remediation by confirming removal, replacement, or upgrade.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L3.92.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/59sec-lite-contact-form-7-push-notifications-on-ios-and-android/wordpress-the-leads-management-system-59sec-lite-plugin-3-4-1-unauthenticated-plugin-settings-change-vulnerabilityCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/59sec-lite-contact-form-7-push-notifications-on-ios-and-android/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
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