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CVE-2022-1203: The Content Mask WordPress plugin before 1.8.4.1 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in various AJAX a

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Routine
MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1203 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting content mask. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Content Mask WordPress plugin before 1.8.4.1 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in various AJAX actions, as well as does not validate the option to be updated to ensure it belongs to the plugin. As a result, any authenticated user, such as subscriber could modify arbitrary blog options

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.3 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-352, CWE-862
Published2022-05-30
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: content mask project

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

content mask project content mask UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.8.4.1
Fixed in: 1.8.4.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy content-mask || rpm -q content-mask || content-mask --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.8.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade content-mask
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade content-mask
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-1203?

content mask: upgrade to 1.8.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1203 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1203 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-1203 affect?

CVE-2022-1203 affects content mask. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Content Mask WordPress plugin before 1.8.4.1 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in various AJAX actions, as well as does not validate the option to be updated to ensure it belongs to the plugin. As a result, any authenticated u

How urgent is CVE-2022-1203?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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