CVE-2022-3679

Public Exploit
Starter Templates by Kadence WP < 1.2.17 - Admin+ PHP Object Injection

Description

The Starter Templates by Kadence WP WordPress plugin before 1.2.17 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injection issues when an admin import (intentionally or not) a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.37%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Starter Templates by Kadence WP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ec4b9bf7-71d6-4528-9dd1-cc7779624760 exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3679?
CVE-2022-3679 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3679?
To fix CVE-2022-3679, 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-2022-3679 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-3679 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-2022-3679?
CVE-2022-3679 affects Unknown Starter Templates by Kadence WP.
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