CVE-2022-3989
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CVE-2022-3989 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Motors WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not properly validate uploaded files for dangerous file types (such as .php) in an AJAX action, allowing an attacker to sign up on a victim's WordPress instance, upload a malicious PHP file and attempt to launch a brute-force attack to discover the uploaded payload.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Motors WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not properly validate uploaded files for dangerous file types (such as .php) in an AJAX action, allowing an attacker to sign up on a victim's WordPress instance, upload a malicious PHP file and attempt to launch a brute-force attack to discover the uploaded payload.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Stylemixthemes | Motors - Car Dealer\, Classifieds \& Listing | < 1.4.4 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1bd20329-f3a5-466d-81b0-e4ff0ca32091Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1bd20329-f3a5-466d-81b0-e4ff0ca32091Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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