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CVE-2022-1560

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.18%

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CVE-2022-1560 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Amministrazione Aperta WordPress plugin before 3.8 does not validate the open parameter before using it in an include statement, leading to a Local File Inclusion issue. The original advisory mentions that unauthenticated users can exploit this, however the affected file generates a fatal error when accessed directly and the affected code is not reached. EPSS estimates a 2.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Amministrazione Aperta WordPress plugin before 3.8 does not validate the open parameter before using it in an include statement, leading to a Local File Inclusion issue. The original advisory mentions that unauthenticated users can exploit this, however the affected file generates a fatal error when accessed directly and the affected code is not reached. The issue can be exploited via the dashboard when logged in as an admin, or by making a logged in admin open a malicious link

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
2.18%

80.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Amministrazione Aperta ProjectAmministrazione Aperta< 3.8

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1560?
The Amministrazione Aperta WordPress plugin before 3.8 does not validate the open parameter before using it in an include statement, leading to a Local File Inclusion issue. The original advisory mentions that unauthenticated users can exploit this, however the affected file generates a fatal error when accessed directly and the affected code is not reached. The issue can be exploited via the dashboard when logged in as an admin, or by making a logged in admin open a malicious link
How severe is CVE-2022-1560?
CVE-2022-1560 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1560?
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