CVE-2022-3240 in Follow Me Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 11/15/2022
The "Follow Me Plugin" plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.1.1. This is due to missing nonce validation on the FollowMeIgniteSocialMedia_options_page() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's settings and inject malicious JavaScript via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/08/2026
The CVE-2022-3240 vulnerability affects the Follow Me Plugin for WordPress, specifically targeting versions up to and including 3.1.1. This represents a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity of WordPress plugin configurations and exposes web applications to potential malicious exploitation. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation mechanisms within the plugin's administrative interface, creating a pathway for unauthorized modifications to critical system settings.
The technical flaw manifests in the FollowMeIgniteSocialMedia_options_page() function which fails to implement proper nonce validation. A nonce is a cryptographic value that ensures requests originate from legitimate administrative users and prevents unauthorized modifications to plugin settings. Without this validation mechanism, attackers can craft malicious requests that appear to come from authenticated administrators, effectively bypassing the security controls designed to protect plugin configurations.
This vulnerability creates a significant operational impact by enabling unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code through forged requests. The attack requires social engineering to trick site administrators into performing actions such as clicking on malicious links, but once successful, it allows full control over the plugin's configuration. This could result in complete compromise of the WordPress site's social media integration capabilities and potentially provide attackers with additional attack vectors through the injected malicious code.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which describes Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) flaws in web applications. This classification emphasizes the fundamental flaw in the plugin's security architecture where proper validation of request authenticity is missing. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1059.007 for JavaScript injection and T1547.001 for privilege escalation through plugin manipulation, demonstrating how a single missing security control can enable multiple attack vectors.
Organizations should immediately update to the latest version of the Follow Me Plugin where this vulnerability has been addressed through proper nonce implementation. System administrators should also implement additional monitoring for unauthorized plugin configuration changes and consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious requests. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of proper input validation and authentication mechanisms in web application security, particularly in administrative interfaces where sensitive operations can be performed.