Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-47443 affects the WordPress Multi Rating plugin through version 5.0.5. It is a CSRF issue: a user can be tricked into causing an unintended plugin action. The supplied CVSS data shows limited availability impact and no stated confidentiality or integrity impact.
Executive priority
Handle as a routine but real WordPress plugin risk. Prioritize internet-facing business sites, especially where administrative users regularly access email or external links. It is not currently supported as an emergency KEV-style issue by the supplied sources.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery in Daniel Powney Multi Rating, package multi-rating, reported for versions <= 5.0.5. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L, indicating remote reachability, low attack complexity, required user interaction, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that have the Daniel Powney Multi Rating plugin installed at version 5.0.5 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs or a broader product family.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation requires user interaction and network access, but the sources do not provide public exploit details or confirmed real-world abuse.
Researcher notes
The source bundle is thin: it names CSRF, version scope <= 5.0.5, CWE-352, and CVSS 4.3, but does not include endpoint details, a fixed version, exploit status, or operational indicators. Avoid assuming impact beyond the provided CVSS metrics.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Multi Rating plugin and installed version.
- Review vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is unused or cannot be updated.
- Prioritize hardening for sites with privileged WordPress users exposed to phishing.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether package multi-rating is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin version and flag versions 5.0.5 or earlier.
- Check change records for suspicious plugin-related actions around user browsing sessions.
- Verify remediation against current vendor or Patchstack guidance.
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:N/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:N/A:L2.81.4Primary 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:N/A:L
Source materials
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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.