CSRF in Hot Linked Image Cacher Project
CVE-2022-1765
The Hot Linked Image Cacher WordPress plugin through 1.16 is vulnerable to CSRF. This can be used to store / cache images from external domains on the server, which could lead to legal risks (due to copyright violations or licensing rules).
Vulnerability class: CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery)
EPSS: 0.006 (47.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Hot_linked_image_cacher_project Hot_linked_image_cacher
- Unknown Hot Linked Image Cacher — versions 1.16
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- contact@wpscan.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1765?
- CVE-2022-1765 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hot Linked Image Cacher Project, classified under Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-06-13.
- How severe is CVE-2022-1765?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-1765 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.