CVE-2022-1412 - Log Wp Mail Plugin
CVE-2022-1412
The Log WP_Mail WordPress plugin through 0.1 saves sent email in a publicly accessible directory using predictable filenames, allowing any unauthenticated visitor to obtain potentially sensitive information like generated passwords.
CVE-2022-1412
HIGH
CVSS 7.5
Published 2022-06-13
Updated 2024-11-21
AI Risk Elevated (74/100)
Active Exploit: No strong signal
Published Exploit: No public exploit references
Priority: P3 Priority
Severity Band
HIGH
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Components
2
Reference Links
1
AI Risk Engine
Elevated (74/100)
Exploitability
Medium
Active Exploitation
No strong signal
Published Exploit Status
No public exploit references
AI Context
Machine-generated threat intelligence
AI
Updated 7 days ago
AI enriched 7 days ago (2026-04-09 10:29 UTC)
Technical Summary
The Log WP_Mail WordPress plugin through 0.1 saves sent email in a publicly accessible directory using predictable filenames, allowing any unauthenticated visitor to obtain potentially sensitive information like generated passwords.
Potential Impact
Severity is HIGH (CVSS 7.5). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.
Exploitability Assessment
Exploitability is assessed as Medium based on low-bar exploit prerequisites.
Primary risk drivers: low-bar exploit prerequisites
Mitigation Recommendations
Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.
Detection & Monitoring
Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.
Business Impact Lens
Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.