CVE-2022-2223 - Image Slider Plugin
CVE-2022-2223
The WordPress plugin Image Slider is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including 1.1.121 due to failure to properly check for the existence of a nonce in the function ewic_duplicate_slider. This make it possible for unauthenticated attackers to duplicate existing posts or pages granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVE-2022-2223
MEDIUM
CVSS 5.4
Published 2022-07-18
Updated 2025-05-05
AI Risk Elevated (61/100)
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:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Components
1
Reference Links
3
AI Risk Engine
Elevated (61/100)
Exploitability
High
Active Exploitation
No strong signal
Published Exploit Status
No public exploit references
AI Context
Machine-generated threat intelligence
AI
Updated 8 days ago
AI enriched 8 days ago (2026-04-11 00:47 UTC)
Technical Summary
The WordPress plugin Image Slider is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including 1.1.121 due to failure to properly check for the existence of a nonce in the function ewic_duplicate_slider. This make it possible for unauthenticated attackers to duplicate existing posts or pages granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Potential Impact
Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 5.4). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.
Exploitability Assessment
Exploitability is assessed as High based on remote code execution potential, low-bar exploit prerequisites.
Primary risk drivers: remote code execution potential, 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
AI risk score 61/100 (Elevated, High) with priority P3 Priority. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.