CVE-2022-4949
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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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adsanityplugin | Adsanity | < 1.8.2 |
| Xen | Xen | All versions |
References
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-443.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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