Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-47601 is a missing authorization issue in the JoomUnited WP Table Manager WordPress plugin, reported for versions through 3.5.2. A remote unauthenticated attacker may trigger behavior that affects availability. The provided evidence does not show data theft, data modification, or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress plugin risk. It does not currently indicate confirmed compromise or data exposure, but unauthenticated network reachability makes exposed installations worth prompt inventory and vendor-guided remediation.
Technical view
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-862 broken access control. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L, indicating network reachability, low attack complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and low availability impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites with WP Table Manager installed at versions through 3.5.2. The bundle’s affected-version metadata is limited, so teams should verify installed plugin versions and vendor guidance before concluding exposure.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated network exploitation is possible, but the provided sources do not describe exploit procedures or confirm exploitation in the wild. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the bundle.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the description names broken access control through 3.5.2, while the structured affected data is limited. Do not assume broader impact than low availability without vendor details or further primary-source confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP Table Manager installations.
- Identify plugin versions and flag versions through 3.5.2 for review.
- Check JoomUnited and Patchstack guidance for fixed versions or mitigations.
- Prioritize upgrade or removal where the plugin is internet-facing.
- Restrict administrative access to WordPress while remediation is assessed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP Table Manager is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact installed plugin version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Compare findings against the CVE and Patchstack affected-version statement.
- Review logs for unusual availability events around plugin endpoints.
- Document remediation status and any vendor guidance followed.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/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:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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.