CVE-2022-0403

Public Exploit
Library File Manager < 5.2.3 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Creation/Upload/Deletion

Description

The Library File Manager WordPress plugin before 5.2.3 is using an outdated version of the elFinder library, which is know to be affected by security issues (CVE-2021-32682), and does not have any authorisation as well as CSRF checks in its connector AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to call it. Furthermore, as the options passed to the elFinder library does not restrict any file type, users with a role as low as subscriber can Create/Upload/Delete Arbitrary files and folders.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.38%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Library File Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/997a7fbf-98c6-453e-ad84-75c1e91d5a1e third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0403?
CVE-2022-0403 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0403?
To fix CVE-2022-0403, 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-2022-0403 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0403 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-2022-0403?
CVE-2022-0403 affects Unknown Library File Manager.
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