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CVE-2022-1538

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.20%

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CVE-2022-1538 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Theme Demo Import WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 does not validate the imported file, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) even when FILE_MODS and FILE_EDIT are disallowed.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Theme Demo Import WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 does not validate the imported file, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) even when FILE_MODS and FILE_EDIT are disallowed.

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
1.20%

64.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ThemelyTheme Demo Import< 1.1.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1538?
Theme Demo Import WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 does not validate the imported file, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) even when FILE_MODS and FILE_EDIT are disallowed.
How severe is CVE-2022-1538?
CVE-2022-1538 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1538?
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