CVE-2022-1663 - Stop Spam Comments Plugin
CVE-2022-1663
The Stop Spam Comments WordPress plugin through 0.2.1.2 does not properly generate the Javascript access token for preventing abuse of comment section, allowing threat authors to easily collect the value and add it to the request.
CVE-2022-1663
MEDIUM
CVSS 6.5
Published 2022-08-29
Updated 2024-11-21
AI Risk Elevated (56/100)
Active Exploit: No strong signal
Published Exploit: No public exploit references
Priority: P3 Priority
Severity Band
MEDIUM
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Components
2
Reference Links
1
AI Risk Engine
Elevated (56/100)
Exploitability
Medium
Active Exploitation
No strong signal
Published Exploit Status
No public exploit references
AI Context
Machine-generated threat intelligence
AI
Updated 6 days ago
AI enriched 6 days ago (2026-04-10 20:48 UTC)
Technical Summary
The Stop Spam Comments WordPress plugin through 0.2.1.2 does not properly generate the Javascript access token for preventing abuse of comment section, allowing threat authors to easily collect the value and add it to the request.
Potential Impact
Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 6.5). 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 severity and technical exposure profile.
Primary risk drivers: severity and technical exposure profile
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
AI risk score 56/100 (Elevated, Medium) with priority P3 Priority. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.