Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a low-severity access-control flaw in the WordPress Popup Maker plugin through version 1.17.1. The published impact is limited to confidentiality, with no stated integrity or availability impact. It matters mainly for WordPress sites where authenticated users have access and the plugin is installed.
Executive priority
Treat this as a routine vulnerability management item, not an emergency, unless the plugin is widely deployed on sensitive WordPress properties with many user accounts.
Technical view
CVE-2022-45819 is a missing authorization issue classified as CWE-862. CVSS 3.1 is 3.5: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and limited confidentiality impact. The provided sources do not describe exploit mechanics, a named fixed version, or operational indicators.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running Popup Maker through version 1.17.1. Sites without this plugin, or on versions outside the affected range, are not indicated as affected by the provided bundle.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires an authenticated low-privileged user and user interaction.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin. The sources identify missing authorization and affected versions through 1.17.1, but do not provide exploit details, a patch identifier, or confirmed exploitation. Avoid assuming impact beyond limited confidentiality exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Popup Maker plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a non-affected release before upgrading.
- Prioritize updating or removing Popup Maker versions through 1.17.1.
- Limit unnecessary WordPress user accounts until remediation is complete.
- Monitor vendor advisories for more specific remediation details.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site runs Popup Maker.
- Record plugin versions and flag instances through 1.17.1.
- Verify remediated sites no longer run an affected version.
- Review WordPress users for unnecessary low-privileged accounts.
- Check logs for unusual authenticated activity involving Popup Maker features.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Low
- CVSS
- 3.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N2.11.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
3.5LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.