CVE-2022-0779

Public Exploit
User Meta < 2.4.4 - Subscriber+ Local File Enumeration via Path Traversal

Description

The User Meta WordPress plugin before 2.4.4 does not validate the filepath parameter of its um_show_uploaded_file AJAX action, which could allow low privileged users such as subscriber to enumerate the local files on the web server via path traversal payloads

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 12.71% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown User Meta – User Profile Builder and User management plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9d4a3f09-b011-4d87-ab63-332e505cf1cd third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0779?
CVE-2022-0779 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0779?
To fix CVE-2022-0779, 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-2022-0779 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0779 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~13% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0779?
CVE-2022-0779 affects Unknown User Meta – User Profile Builder and User management plugin.
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