Vulnerability Report
Theme Critical Patch path listed CVE-2022-3477

tagDiv Composer < 3.5 - Unauthorized Account Access and Privilege Escalation

The tagDiv Composer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthorized Account Access and Privilege Escalation in versions up to, but not including, 3.5 due to improper implementation of the Facebook login feature. This allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user as long as they know the user's email address. This plugin is used in several themes such as Newspaper and Newsmag.

Quick Answer

CVE-2022-3477 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Privilege Escalation issue affecting the Theme Newspaper - News & WooCommerce WordPress Theme. It affects Versions up to 12 and is fixed in 12.1.

Published
Oct 24, 2022
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
Newspaper
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 12.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2022-3477 is tracked for the Theme Newspaper - News & WooCommerce WordPress Theme as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions up to 12. Update Newspaper - News & WooCommerce WordPress Theme to 12.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Privilege Escalation
Primary Fixed Version
12.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 12
Tracking ID
CVE-2022-3477
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Theme
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2022-3477
Patched Versions
12.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 12
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