CVE-2022-4949

Public Exploit

Description

The AdSanity plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'ajax_upload' function in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Contributor+ level privileges to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which makes remote code execution possible.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 4.92% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory xen.org Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: https://adsanityplugin.com/ AdSanity
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/effd72d2-876d-4f8d-b1e4-5ab38eab401b?source=cve third party advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-in-wordpress-adsanity-plugin/ exploit
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-443.html third party advisory patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/09/3 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4949?
CVE-2022-4949 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4949?
To fix CVE-2022-4949, 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-2022-4949 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-4949 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-4949?
CVE-2022-4949 affects https://adsanityplugin.com/ AdSanity.
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