CVE-2022-43468 (GCVE-0-2022-43468)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-12-07 00:00 – Updated: 2025-04-23 18:15
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Summary
External initialization of trusted variables or data stores vulnerability exists in WordPress Popular Posts 6.0.5 and earlier, therefore the vulnerable product accepts untrusted external inputs to update certain internal variables. As a result, the number of views for an article may be manipulated through a crafted input.
Severity ?
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CWE
  • External Initialization of Trusted Variables or Data Stores
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Hector Cabrera WordPress Popular Posts Affected: 6.0.5 and earlier
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