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Plain-English summary
This affects WordPress sites using WPML Multilingual CMS premium plugin versions 4.5.13 and earlier. It is a CSRF issue: an attacker could trick a logged-in user into triggering unintended plugin actions. The recorded impact is limited integrity and availability, with no confidentiality impact in the supplied CVSS data.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate remediation item for WordPress estates using WPML. It is not shown as actively exploited in the provided sources, but it can affect site integrity or availability if an authenticated user is tricked into an unintended action.
Technical view
CVE-2022-45071 is CWE-352 CSRF in OnTheGoSystems WPML Multilingual CMS for WordPress, affecting versions up to 4.5.13. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required by the attacker, user interaction required, and limited integrity and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running the premium WPML Multilingual CMS plugin at version 4.5.13 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin, or running versions outside the affected range, are not shown as affected by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. CSRF normally depends on tricking a legitimate user into interacting with attacker-controlled content while authenticated, so real risk is higher for administrative users who are logged into WordPress.
Researcher notes
The supplied data identifies the vulnerable product and version range, CWE, CVSS vector, and Patchstack reference, but does not provide affected endpoint details, exploit proof, or a named fixed version. Avoid assuming specific plugin actions until vendor advisory details are reviewed.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WPML Multilingual CMS plugin usage and version.
- Prioritize sites running WPML Multilingual CMS 4.5.13 or earlier.
- Check WPML or Patchstack guidance for the fixed version and update path.
- Reduce administrator exposure to untrusted links while remediation is pending.
- Review WordPress security controls that limit unintended authenticated actions.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed WPML Multilingual CMS version on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether any installation is version 4.5.13 or earlier.
- Check vendor or Patchstack advisory details for current remediation status.
- After updating, recheck plugin version and affected-site inventory.
- Review logs for unusual administrative changes around sensitive plugin settings.
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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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:N/UI:R/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.