Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-45074 is a CSRF flaw in the WordPress Activity Reactions For Buddypress plugin through version 1.0.22. If a logged-in user is tricked into taking an action, site data handled by the plugin could be changed without the user intending it. Sources do not show active exploitation or a named patch.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted hygiene issue, not an emergency. Prioritize if the plugin is installed on public or business-critical WordPress sites, especially where privileged users manage content through browsers.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-352 cross-site request forgery affecting package activity-reactions-for-buddypress, with CVSS 3.1 score 4.3. The vector indicates network access, low attack complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, unchanged scope, low integrity impact, and no confidentiality or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that installed Activity Reactions For Buddypress at version 1.0.22 or earlier. Organizations not using this plugin are not exposed based on the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the supplied sources do not report active exploitation. Successful abuse would require user interaction, typically involving a logged-in WordPress user being induced to trigger an unintended request.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin beyond the CVE and Patchstack entry. The public data identifies CSRF and low integrity impact but does not provide affected CPEs, exploit telemetry, or explicit fixed-version details in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Activity Reactions For Buddypress plugin.
- If present at version 1.0.22 or earlier, check vendor or Patchstack guidance.
- Update, disable, or remove the plugin if no supported fixed version is available.
- Review WordPress roles so only trusted users have sensitive plugin access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether package activity-reactions-for-buddypress is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it with 1.0.22.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack advisories for fixed-version guidance.
- Review site logs for unexpected activity-reaction changes after user sessions.
Public sources used
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- 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
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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.