CVE-2022-0537

Public Exploit
MapPress Maps for WordPress < 2.73.13 - Admin+ File Upload to Remote Code Execution

Description

The MapPress Maps for WordPress plugin before 2.73.13 allows a high privileged user to bypass the DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT and DISALLOW_FILE_MODS settings and upload arbitrary files to the site through the "ajax_save" function. The file is written relative to the current 's stylesheet directory, and a .php file extension is added. No validation is performed on the content of the file, triggering an RCE vulnerability by uploading a web shell. Further the name parameter is not sanitized, allowing the payload to be uploaded to any directory to which the server has write access.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.42%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown MapPress Maps for WordPress
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/abfbba70-5158-4990-98e5-f302361db367 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0537?
CVE-2022-0537 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0537?
To fix CVE-2022-0537, 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-2022-0537 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0537 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-2022-0537?
CVE-2022-0537 affects Unknown MapPress Maps for WordPress.
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