Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2022-41978

Zoho CRM Lead Magnet <= 1.7.5.8 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Options Update

The Zoho CRM Lead Magnet plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on one of its functions in versions up to, and including, 1.7.5.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to update arbitrary options that can used to enable user registration and create administrative user accounts.

Quick Answer

CVE-2022-41978 is a high severity with CVSS 8.3 Authorization Bypass issue affecting the Plugin Zoho CRM Lead Magnet. It affects Versions up to 1.7.5.8 and is fixed in 1.7.5.9.

Published
Oct 27, 2022
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
zoho-crm-forms
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.7.5.9, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2022-41978 is tracked for the Plugin Zoho CRM Lead Magnet as high severity with CVSS 8.3. The affected range is Versions up to 1.7.5.8. Update Zoho CRM Lead Magnet to 1.7.5.9 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Authorization Bypass
Primary Fixed Version
1.7.5.9
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.7.5.8
Tracking ID
CVE-2022-41978
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
zoho-crm-forms View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2022-41978
Patched Versions
1.7.5.9
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.7.5.8
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