CVE-2022-0440

Name: CVE-2022-0440
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-07T09:15:09.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0440 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Catch Themes Demo Import WordPress plugin before 2.1.1 does not validate one of the file to be imported, which could allow high privivilege admin to upload an arbitrary PHP file and gain RCE even in the case of an hardened blog (ie DISALLOW_UNFILTERED_HTML, DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT and DISALLOW_FILE_MODS constants set to true). EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Catch Themes Demo Import WordPress plugin before 2.1.1 does not validate one of the file to be imported, which could allow high privivilege admin to upload an arbitrary PHP file and gain RCE even in the case of an hardened blog (ie DISALLOW_UNFILTERED_HTML, DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT and DISALLOW_FILE_MODS constants set to true)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Catchplugins	Catch Themes Demo Import	< 2.1.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2239095f-8a66-4a5d-ab49-1662a40fddf1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2239095f-8a66-4a5d-ab49-1662a40fddf1Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0440?

How severe is CVE-2022-0440?

CVE-2022-0440 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0440?

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