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CVE-2022-2554

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.78%

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CVE-2022-2554 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The Enable Media Replace WordPress plugin before 4.0.0 does not ensure that renamed files are moved to the Upload folder, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to move them outside to the web root directory via a path traversal attack for example. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Enable Media Replace WordPress plugin before 4.0.0 does not ensure that renamed files are moved to the Upload folder, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to move them outside to the web root directory via a path traversal attack for example

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.78%

51.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ShortpixelEnable Media Replace< 4.0.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2554?
The Enable Media Replace WordPress plugin before 4.0.0 does not ensure that renamed files are moved to the Upload folder, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to move them outside to the web root directory via a path traversal attack for example
How severe is CVE-2022-2554?
CVE-2022-2554 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2554?
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