Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects the Image Map Pro premium WordPress plugin before 5.6.9. A malicious site could trick a victim into changing plugin-stored content, resulting in stored JavaScript running for later visitors or administrators. The business risk is site integrity and possible account/session exposure, not server takeover based on the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate web integrity issue. Prioritize sites that are public-facing, business-critical, or administered by many users. The main urgency is preventing stored browser-side compromise through a known vulnerable plugin version.
Technical view
CVE-2022-45850 is a CSRF issue in Nickys Image Map Pro that can lead to stored XSS. CVSS 3.1 is 6.1, with network attack vector, low complexity, no attacker privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality/integrity impact. Sources do not provide request details or role requirements.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the Image Map Pro premium plugin before version 5.6.9. Sites not using this plugin, or already on 5.6.9 or later, are not indicated as affected in the provided bundle.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires user interaction. Because this is CSRF leading to stored XSS, risk depends on whether an attacker can induce a relevant authenticated user action.
Researcher notes
The core weakness is CWE-352, with impact expressed as stored XSS. Public sources provided do not include exploit primitives, affected endpoints, nonce behavior, or proof of exploitation. Validation should stay version- and content-focused unless vendor details are obtained.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Image Map Pro to version 5.6.9 or later.
- If upgrade timing is unclear, check vendor or Patchstack guidance.
- Restrict administrative access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
- Review stored plugin content for unexpected script or markup changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for Image Map Pro installations.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are 5.6.9 or later.
- Check whether vulnerable sites had recent plugin content changes.
- Review security logs for suspicious administrator sessions or content edits.
Public sources used
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/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:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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