CVE-2022-2046

Public Exploit
Directorist - Business Directory Plugin < 7.2.3 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Upload

Description

The Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.2.3 allows administrators to download other plugins from the same vendor directly to the site, but does not check the URL domain it gets the zip files from. This could allow administrators to run code on the server, which is a problem in multisite configurations.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/03a04eab-be47-4195-af77-0df2a32eb807 third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2752034/directorist?contextall=1&old=2731298&old_path=%2Fdirectorist third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2046?
CVE-2022-2046 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2046?
To fix CVE-2022-2046, 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-2022-2046 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-2046 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-2022-2046?
CVE-2022-2046 affects Unknown Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings.
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