CVE-2022-2433

Description

The WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to deserialization of untrusted input via the 'alm_repeaters_export' parameter in versions up to, and including 5.5.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated users to call files using a PHAR wrapper, granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link, that will deserialize and call arbitrary PHP Objects that can be used to perform a variety of malicious actions granted a POP chain is also present. It also requires that the attacker is successful in uploading a file with the serialized payload.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.63%
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Affected: connekthq WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2433?
CVE-2022-2433 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2433?
To fix CVE-2022-2433, 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-2022-2433 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-2433 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-2433?
CVE-2022-2433 affects connekthq WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More.
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