CVE-2022-3750: CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Unknown Ask me
The has a CSRF vulnerability that allows the deletion of a post without using a nonce or prompting for confirmation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2022-3750 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability identified in the product "Ask me," an unspecified web application or plugin. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-352, which pertains to CSRF attacks. Specifically, this vulnerability allows an attacker to delete a post without requiring a nonce (a unique token to validate the authenticity of the request) or any confirmation prompt. This means that an attacker can craft a malicious request that, when executed by an authenticated user’s browser, triggers the deletion of content without the user’s explicit consent or awareness. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.7 (medium severity), with the vector indicating that the attack can be performed remotely over the network (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges (PR:N), but does require user interaction (UI:R). The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the security scope of the vulnerable component. The impact is limited to integrity (I:L), with no confidentiality or availability impact. No known exploits are currently in the wild, and no patches or vendor advisories have been published. The lack of nonce or confirmation makes it easier for attackers to exploit this vulnerability by tricking authenticated users into executing unwanted actions, potentially leading to unauthorized content deletion. Since the affected product is unspecified beyond the name "Ask me," the exact nature and deployment footprint remain unclear, but the vulnerability is typical of web applications that fail to implement proper CSRF protections on state-changing operations.
Potential Impact
For European organizations using the "Ask me" product, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized deletion of posts or content within the application, potentially disrupting communication, collaboration, or content management workflows. While the impact on confidentiality and availability is minimal, the integrity of data is compromised, which can affect trustworthiness and operational continuity. In environments where content deletion could lead to loss of critical information or audit trails, this vulnerability might have regulatory or compliance implications, especially under GDPR where data integrity and protection are paramount. Additionally, if "Ask me" is used in customer-facing or public platforms, attackers could exploit this vulnerability to remove important posts, causing reputational damage. The requirement for user interaction means phishing or social engineering campaigns could be used to trick users into executing the malicious requests. However, the medium severity and lack of known exploits suggest the threat is moderate but should not be ignored.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Implement CSRF tokens (nonces) for all state-changing requests, especially those that delete or modify content, to ensure that requests originate from legitimate users and sessions. 2. Introduce confirmation dialogs or multi-step verification for destructive actions like post deletion to prevent accidental or malicious execution. 3. Employ SameSite cookie attributes (preferably 'Strict' or 'Lax') to reduce the risk of CSRF by limiting cookie transmission in cross-site requests. 4. Educate users about phishing and social engineering risks to reduce the likelihood of user interaction-based exploitation. 5. Monitor application logs for unusual deletion patterns or spikes in post deletions that could indicate exploitation attempts. 6. If possible, restrict deletion capabilities to users with elevated privileges and implement role-based access controls. 7. Since no patch is currently available, consider isolating or limiting the use of the vulnerable "Ask me" product until a fix is released. 8. Conduct a thorough security review of the application to identify and remediate other potential CSRF or input validation weaknesses.
Affected Countries
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Poland
CVE-2022-3750: CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Unknown Ask me
Description
The has a CSRF vulnerability that allows the deletion of a post without using a nonce or prompting for confirmation.
AI-Powered Analysis
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-3750 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability identified in the product "Ask me," an unspecified web application or plugin. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-352, which pertains to CSRF attacks. Specifically, this vulnerability allows an attacker to delete a post without requiring a nonce (a unique token to validate the authenticity of the request) or any confirmation prompt. This means that an attacker can craft a malicious request that, when executed by an authenticated user’s browser, triggers the deletion of content without the user’s explicit consent or awareness. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.7 (medium severity), with the vector indicating that the attack can be performed remotely over the network (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges (PR:N), but does require user interaction (UI:R). The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the security scope of the vulnerable component. The impact is limited to integrity (I:L), with no confidentiality or availability impact. No known exploits are currently in the wild, and no patches or vendor advisories have been published. The lack of nonce or confirmation makes it easier for attackers to exploit this vulnerability by tricking authenticated users into executing unwanted actions, potentially leading to unauthorized content deletion. Since the affected product is unspecified beyond the name "Ask me," the exact nature and deployment footprint remain unclear, but the vulnerability is typical of web applications that fail to implement proper CSRF protections on state-changing operations.
Potential Impact
For European organizations using the "Ask me" product, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized deletion of posts or content within the application, potentially disrupting communication, collaboration, or content management workflows. While the impact on confidentiality and availability is minimal, the integrity of data is compromised, which can affect trustworthiness and operational continuity. In environments where content deletion could lead to loss of critical information or audit trails, this vulnerability might have regulatory or compliance implications, especially under GDPR where data integrity and protection are paramount. Additionally, if "Ask me" is used in customer-facing or public platforms, attackers could exploit this vulnerability to remove important posts, causing reputational damage. The requirement for user interaction means phishing or social engineering campaigns could be used to trick users into executing the malicious requests. However, the medium severity and lack of known exploits suggest the threat is moderate but should not be ignored.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Implement CSRF tokens (nonces) for all state-changing requests, especially those that delete or modify content, to ensure that requests originate from legitimate users and sessions. 2. Introduce confirmation dialogs or multi-step verification for destructive actions like post deletion to prevent accidental or malicious execution. 3. Employ SameSite cookie attributes (preferably 'Strict' or 'Lax') to reduce the risk of CSRF by limiting cookie transmission in cross-site requests. 4. Educate users about phishing and social engineering risks to reduce the likelihood of user interaction-based exploitation. 5. Monitor application logs for unusual deletion patterns or spikes in post deletions that could indicate exploitation attempts. 6. If possible, restrict deletion capabilities to users with elevated privileges and implement role-based access controls. 7. Since no patch is currently available, consider isolating or limiting the use of the vulnerable "Ask me" product until a fix is released. 8. Conduct a thorough security review of the application to identify and remediate other potential CSRF or input validation weaknesses.
Affected Countries
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Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2022-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 682d983bc4522896dcbeddd7
Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:09:15 AM
Last enriched: 6/25/2025, 8:30:39 AM
Last updated: 8/1/2025, 4:42:23 AM
Views: 9
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