CVE-2022-2945

Name: CVE-2022-2945
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-06T18:15:15.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.7/10EPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2945 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions up to, and including, 5.5.3 via the 'type' parameter found in the alm_get_layout() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrative permissions, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions up to, and including, 5.5.3 via the 'type' parameter found in the alm_get_layout() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrative permissions, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Connekthq	Ajax Load More	<= 5.5.3

References

https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/f9a4b4838154854ec6cde7d5deb76bf9Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/ajax-load-more/tags/5.5.4/README.txtRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8957413c-95e0-49c8-ba8a-02b9b5141e08?source=cve
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2945Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/f9a4b4838154854ec6cde7d5deb76bf9Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/ajax-load-more/tags/5.5.4/README.txtRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8957413c-95e0-49c8-ba8a-02b9b5141e08?source=cve
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2945Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2945?

How severe is CVE-2022-2945?

CVE-2022-2945 has a CVSS score of 2.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2945?

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