Arbitrary file upload in Wpjos Library File Manager
CVE-2022-0403
The Library File Manager WordPress plugin before 5.2.3 is using an outdated version of the elFinder library, which is know to be affected by security issues (CVE-2021-32682), and does not have any authorisation as well as CSRF checks in its connector AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to call it. Furthermore, as the options passed to the elFinder library does not restrict any file type, users with a role as low as subscriber can Create/Upload/Delete Arbitrary files and folders.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
EPSS: 0.012 (65.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Wpjos Library_file_manager
- Unknown Library File Manager — versions 5.2.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- contact@wpscan.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-0403?
- CVE-2022-0403 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpjos Library File Manager, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2022-04-04.
- How severe is CVE-2022-0403?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-0403 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.