Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A broken authentication flaw affects the yotuwp Video Gallery WordPress plugin through version 1.3.4.5. The recorded impact is limited: an unauthenticated network attacker needs user interaction and can cause low integrity impact, not data disclosure or outage. Treat exposed WordPress sites using this plugin as needing version review.
Executive priority
Handle during normal vulnerability remediation unless the plugin is internet-facing on high-value sites. Prioritize faster where business-critical pages rely on this plugin or change control is weak.
Technical view
CVE-2022-35726 is mapped to CWE-287 for broken authentication in yotuwp Video Gallery for WordPress <= 1.3.4.5. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, low integrity impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running the yotuwp Video Gallery plugin, also referenced as yotuwp-easy-youtube-embed, at version 1.3.4.5 or earlier.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is network-based but requires user interaction and is not expected to affect confidentiality or availability.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The source bundle names the vulnerability class, affected plugin, version ceiling, and CVSS vector, but does not provide exploit mechanics, a fixed version, or confirmed exploitation. Avoid assuming impact beyond low integrity.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the yotuwp Video Gallery plugin.
- Upgrade if vendor or WordPress plugin guidance identifies a fixed supported release.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no safe maintained version is available.
- Monitor vendor, WordPress, and Patchstack guidance for remediation details.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin slug and installed version on each WordPress site.
- Flag any installation running version 1.3.4.5 or earlier.
- Review WordPress plugin developer notes for later security-related releases.
- Check site content and plugin settings for unexpected integrity changes.
Public sources used
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CWE-287: Credential and account abuse 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://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/yotuwp-easy-youtube-embed/wordpress-video-gallery-plugin-1-3-4-5-broken-authenticationCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/yotuwp-easy-youtube-embed/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Improper Authentication
Improper Authentication represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.