Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects WordPress sites running the All-In-One Security (AIOS) plugin version 5.1.0 or older. The issue is multiple CSRF flaws, meaning an attacker may be able to cause an authenticated browser to perform unintended plugin actions. The CVSS score is 6.5, with limited integrity and availability impact and no confidentiality impact stated.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin maintenance issue. It does not have supplied evidence of active exploitation, but security plugins are sensitive control points, so outdated affected installations should be identified and updated promptly.
Technical view
CVE-2022-44737 is a CWE-352 CSRF issue in All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall for WordPress, reported for versions up to 5.1.0. The supplied CVSS v3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L. Sources do not identify specific vulnerable endpoints, fixed version, or detailed remediation steps.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress deployments using the AIOS plugin at version 5.1.0 or earlier. Sites without this plugin, or with versions outside the affected range, are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. CSRF risk generally depends on a victim browser having valid WordPress privileges and processing a forged request, but the sources do not provide exploit details or observed attack evidence.
Researcher notes
The public bundle confirms CSRF class, affected product, and <=5.1.0 scope, but lacks endpoint-level details, proof of exploitation, and fixed-version data. Avoid assuming broader AIOS versions or specific attack outcomes beyond low integrity and availability impact from the CVSS vector.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the AIOS plugin and record installed versions.
- Prioritize sites running AIOS 5.1.0 or earlier for remediation review.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for the confirmed fixed version.
- Update the plugin through approved WordPress maintenance processes when guidance confirms a safe version.
- Review administrative access and harden privileged WordPress accounts.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site has the AIOS plugin installed.
- Verify the installed AIOS version is not 5.1.0 or older.
- Check plugin changelog or vendor advisory for CSRF remediation confirmation.
- Review WordPress logs for unexpected administrative plugin configuration changes.
- Confirm normal site and security plugin behavior after updating.
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
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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.