CVE-2022-0493

Name: CVE-2022-0493
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-28T18:15:08.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0493 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The String locator WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 does not properly validate the path of the files to be searched, allowing high privilege users such as admin to query arbitrary files on the web server via a path traversal vector. Furthermore, due to a flaw in the search, allowing a pattern to be provided, which will be used to output the relevant matches from the matching file, all content of the file can be disclosed.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The String locator WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 does not properly validate the path of the files to be searched, allowing high privilege users such as admin to query arbitrary files on the web server via a path traversal vector. Furthermore, due to a flaw in the search, allowing a pattern to be provided, which will be used to output the relevant matches from the matching file, all content of the file can be disclosed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
String Locator Project	String Locator	< 2.5.0

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2685592Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/21e2e5fc-03d2-4791-beef-07af6bf985edExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2685592Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/21e2e5fc-03d2-4791-beef-07af6bf985edExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0493?

How severe is CVE-2022-0493?

CVE-2022-0493 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0493?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-0493?

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Source: NVD / NIST