CVE-2022-0236

Public Exploit
WP Import Export (Lite) <= 3.9.15 Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Disclosure

Description

The WP Import Export WordPress plugin (both free and premium versions) is vulnerable to unauthenticated sensitive data disclosure due to a missing capability check on the download function wpie_process_file_download found in the ~/includes/classes/class-wpie-general.php file. This made it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download any imported or exported information from a vulnerable site which can contain sensitive information like user data. This affects versions up to, and including, 3.9.15.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to version 3.9.16, or newer.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 37.39% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: vjinfotech WP Import Export
Affected: vjinfotech WP Import Export Lite
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-0236 third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2649762/wp-import-export-lite/trunk/includes/classes/class-wpie-general.php third party advisory patch
https://github.com/qurbat/CVE-2022-0236 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0236?
CVE-2022-0236 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0236?
To fix CVE-2022-0236: Update to version 3.9.16, or newer.
Is CVE-2022-0236 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0236 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~37% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0236?
CVE-2022-0236 affects vjinfotech WP Import Export, vjinfotech WP Import Export Lite.
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