CVE-2022-45852

WordPress WP-FormAssembly plugin <= 2.0.5 - Auth. Arbitrary File Read vulnerability

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in FormAssembly / Drew Buschhorn WP-FormAssembly allows Path Traversal.This issue affects WP-FormAssembly: from n/a through 2.0.5.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 2.0.6 or a higher version.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.54%
Affected: FormAssembly / Drew Buschhorn WP-FormAssembly
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/formassembly-web-forms/wordpress-wp-formassembly-plugin-2-0-5-auth-arbitrary-file-read-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-45852?
CVE-2022-45852 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-45852?
To fix CVE-2022-45852: Update to 2.0.6 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2022-45852 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-45852 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-2022-45852?
CVE-2022-45852 affects FormAssembly / Drew Buschhorn WP-FormAssembly.
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