CVE-2022-40217

WordPress WPide plugin <= 2.6 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Edit/Upload vulnerability

Description

Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Edit/Upload vulnerability in XplodedThemes WPide plugin <= 2.6 at WordPress.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 3.0 or higher version.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: XplodedThemes WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor (WordPress plugin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpide/#developers product release notes
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wpide/wordpress-wpide-plugin-2-6-authenticated-arbitrary-file-edit-upload-vulnerability third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40217?
CVE-2022-40217 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40217?
To fix CVE-2022-40217: Update to 3.0 or higher version.
Is CVE-2022-40217 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40217 is being actively exploited. 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-2022-40217?
CVE-2022-40217 affects XplodedThemes WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor (WordPress plugin).
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