Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-40219 affects the WordPress FavIcon Switcher plugin through version 1.2.11. The reported issue is CSRF, meaning plugin settings could be changed without an intended administrative action. Business impact appears limited to integrity and availability of site behavior, but affected settings and fixed-version evidence are not fully described in the provided sources.
Executive priority
Handle during normal vulnerability remediation cycles unless the plugin is internet-facing on high-value WordPress properties or settings changes could affect brand trust. Prioritize removal if the plugin is unused.
Technical view
The bundle describes CWE-352 in SedLex FavIcon Switcher for WordPress <= 1.2.11, allowing plugin settings change. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges, unchanged scope, low integrity and availability impact, no confidentiality impact. No exploit method, affected endpoint, nonce behavior, or patch version is provided.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the FavIcon Switcher plugin installed at version 1.2.11 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not affected based on the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. It also does not provide proof-of-concept details. Treat this as a plausible plugin configuration-integrity risk, not confirmed internet-scale exploitation.
Researcher notes
Key gaps remain: the provided sources do not name a vulnerable endpoint, required capability, fixed version, exploit status, or concrete mitigation. Validation should focus on confirming plugin presence, version, operational need, and vendor guidance before asserting closure.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for FavIcon Switcher and record installed versions.
- If installed and unused, disable and remove the plugin.
- If still needed, check WordPress.org and vendor/Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Restrict WordPress administrative access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
- Monitor site appearance and plugin settings for unexpected changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether FavIcon Switcher is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Verify installed plugin version is greater than 1.2.11 or otherwise vendor-approved.
- Review WordPress admin users and recent plugin setting changes.
- Check security monitoring for unexpected site favicon or plugin configuration changes.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L2.82.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/favicon-switcher/wordpress-favicon-switcher-plugin-1-2-11-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerabilityCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/favicon-switcher/CVE 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.