CVE-2022-1119

Public Exploit

Description

The Simple File List WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Download via the eeFile parameter found in the ~/includes/ee-downloader.php file due to missing controls which makes it possible unauthenticated attackers to supply a path to a file that will subsequently be downloaded, in versions up to and including 3.2.7.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 91.33% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory google.com Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: eemitch Simple File List
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ff21241d-e488-4460-b8c2-d5a070c8c107?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-file-list/trunk/includes/ee-downloader.php?rev=2071880 third party advisory patch
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/075a3cc5-1970-4b64-a16f-3ec97e22b606 third party advisory exploit
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qIZXTzEpI4tO6832vk1KfsSAroT0FY2l--THlhJ8z3c/edit third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1119?
CVE-2022-1119 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1119?
To fix CVE-2022-1119, 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-2022-1119 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1119 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~91% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1119?
CVE-2022-1119 affects eemitch Simple File List.
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