CVE-2022-4949

Name: CVE-2022-4949
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-07T02:15:15.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4949 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The AdSanity plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'ajax_upload' function in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Contributor+ level privileges to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which makes remote code execution possible.. EPSS estimates a 2.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The AdSanity plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'ajax_upload' function in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Contributor+ level privileges to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which makes remote code execution possible.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.20%

80.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adsanityplugin	Adsanity	< 1.8.2
Xen	Xen	All versions

References

https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-in-wordpress-adsanity-plugin/Exploit
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/effd72d2-876d-4f8d-b1e4-5ab38eab401b?source=cveThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/09/3Mailing List
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-443.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-in-wordpress-adsanity-plugin/Exploit
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/effd72d2-876d-4f8d-b1e4-5ab38eab401b?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4949?

How severe is CVE-2022-4949?

CVE-2022-4949 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4949?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-4949?

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Source: NVD / NIST