CVE-2022-1572

Public Exploit
HTML2WP <= 1.0.0 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Deletion

Description

The HTML2WP WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in an AJAX action, available to any authenticated users such as subscriber, which could allow them to delete arbitrary file

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown HTML2WP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9afd1805-d449-4551-986a-f92cb47c95c5 third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1572?
CVE-2022-1572 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1572?
To fix CVE-2022-1572, 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-2022-1572 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1572 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-2022-1572?
CVE-2022-1572 affects Unknown HTML2WP.
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