CVE-2022-1895: The underConstruction WordPress plugin before 1.20 does not have CSRF check in place when deactivating the construction mode, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin perform such action

medium Affects underconstruction (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The underConstruction WordPress plugin before 1.20 does not have CSRF check in place when deactivating the construction mode, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin perform such action

Package
underconstruction (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<1.20
Fixed in
1.20
Severity
medium  CVSS 4.3
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 0% (37.0th percentile)
Published
2022-06-20
Source
nvd

References

CWE-352
NVD recordunderconstruction (WordPress plugin) advisories

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