CVE-2022-0236

Name: CVE-2022-0236
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-18T17:15:10.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0236 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Import Export WordPress plugin (both free and premium versions) is vulnerable to unauthenticated sensitive data disclosure due to a missing capability check on the download function wpie_process_file_download found in the ~/includes/classes/class-wpie-general.php file. This made it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download any imported or exported information from a vulnerable site which can contain sensitive information like user data. EPSS estimates a 4.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Import Export WordPress plugin (both free and premium versions) is vulnerable to unauthenticated sensitive data disclosure due to a missing capability check on the download function wpie_process_file_download found in the ~/includes/classes/class-wpie-general.php file. This made it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download any imported or exported information from a vulnerable site which can contain sensitive information like user data. This affects versions up to, and including, 3.9.15.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

4.28%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vjinfotech	Wp Import Export	<= 3.9.15
Vjinfotech	Wp Import Export Lite	<= 3.9.15

References

https://github.com/qurbat/CVE-2022-0236Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2649762/wp-import-export-lite/trunk/includes/classes/class-wpie-general.phpPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-0236Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/qurbat/CVE-2022-0236Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2649762/wp-import-export-lite/trunk/includes/classes/class-wpie-general.phpPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-0236Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0236?

How severe is CVE-2022-0236?

CVE-2022-0236 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0236?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST