Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects the WordPress Advanced Booking Calendar plugin through version 1.7.1. A malicious site could trick a logged-in WordPress user into making unintended changes. The reported impact is limited, but public WordPress sites using this booking plugin should treat it as a timely hygiene fix.
Executive priority
Moderate priority. This is not currently evidenced as actively exploited, but it affects public-facing WordPress environments and can cause unauthorized state changes if an authenticated user is tricked.
Technical view
CVE-2022-45824 is a CSRF vulnerability in Advanced Booking Calendar for WordPress, reported for versions <= 1.7.1. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4 with network access, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Scope is unchanged, with low integrity and availability impact and no confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that have Advanced Booking Calendar version 1.7.1 or older installed. The source bundle does not provide complete affected-version metadata beyond the public title and description.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is supported by the provided sources, and the CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. Practical exploitation would require user interaction from someone with an active WordPress session.
Researcher notes
The public record identifies CSRF in Advanced Booking Calendar <= 1.7.1 and references Patchstack. The bundle does not include detailed vulnerable endpoints, proof of exploitation, or a named fixed version, so remediation should be tied to vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Advanced Booking Calendar installations.
- Confirm whether installed versions are 1.7.1 or older.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update, disable, or remove affected plugin installations based on vendor guidance.
- Limit WordPress admin access to trusted users and hardened endpoints.
Validation and detection
- Check plugin version from WordPress admin or asset inventory.
- Verify no affected plugin remains active on production sites.
- Review WordPress audit logs for unexpected booking or calendar changes.
- Confirm remediation status in vulnerability management records.
Public sources used
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- 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 vector scores
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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
Source materials
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CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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