CVE-2022-1749: The WPMK Ajax Finder WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery via the createplugin_atf_adm

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1749?

wpmk ajax finder: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1749 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1749 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-1749 affect?

CVE-2022-1749 affects wpmk ajax finder. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WPMK Ajax Finder WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery via the createplugin_atf_admin_setting_page() function found in the ~/inc/config/create-plugin-config.php file due to a missing nonce check which allows attac

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1749?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1749 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting wpmk ajax finder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WPMK Ajax Finder WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery via the createplugin_atf_admin_setting_page() function found in the ~/inc/config/create-plugin-config.php file due to a missing nonce check which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.0.1.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2022-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpmk ajax finder project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-13 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpmk ajax finder project wpmk ajax finder UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wpmk-ajax-finder || rpm -q wpmk-ajax-finder || wpmk-ajax-finder --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wpmk-ajax-finder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wpmk-ajax-finder

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-2022-1749?

wpmk ajax finder: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1749 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1749 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-2022-1749 affect?

CVE-2022-1749 affects wpmk ajax finder. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WPMK Ajax Finder WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery via the createplugin_atf_admin_setting_page() function found in the ~/inc/config/create-plugin-config.php file due to a missing nonce check which allows attac

How urgent is CVE-2022-1749?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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