CVE-2022-0246

Public Exploit
iQ Block Country < 1.2.13 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Deletion via Zip Slip

Description

The settings of the iQ Block Country WordPress plugin before 1.2.13 can be exported or imported using its backup functionality. An authorized user can import preconfigured settings of the plugin by uploading a zip file. After the uploading process, files in the uploaded zip file are extracted one by one. During the extraction process, existence of a file is checked. If the file exists, it is deleted without any security control by only considering the name of the extracted file. This behavior leads to "Zip Slip" vulnerability.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown iQ Block Country
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/892802b1-26e2-4ce1-be6f-71ce29687776 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0246?
CVE-2022-0246 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0246?
To fix CVE-2022-0246, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-0246 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0246 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0246?
CVE-2022-0246 affects Unknown iQ Block Country.
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