CVE-2022-4555

WP Shamsi <= 4.1.0 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Plugin Deactivation

Published Dec 16, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The WP Shamsi plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the deactivate() function hooked via init() in versions up to, and including, 4.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to deactivate arbitrary plugins on the site. This can be used to deactivate security plugins that aids in exploiting other vulnerabilities.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-51890 The WP Shamsi plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the deactivate() function hooked via init() in versions up to, and including, 4.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to deactivate arbitrary plugins on the site. This can be used to deactivate security plugins that aids in exploiting other vulnerabilities.
History
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Title WP Shamsi <= 4.1.0 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Plugin Deactivation
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Apr 8, 2026, 5:02 PM
Reserved
Dec 16, 2022, 1:54 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 16, 2022, 2:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:21 AM