Arbitrary file upload in Themely Theme Demo Import
CVE-2022-1538
Theme Demo Import WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 does not validate the imported file, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) even when FILE_MODS and FILE_EDIT are disallowed.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
EPSS: 0.012 (65.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Themely Theme_demo_import
- Unknown Theme Demo Import — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- contact@wpscan.com (Exploit, technical-description, Third Party Advisory, exploit, vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1538?
- CVE-2022-1538 is a high-severity vulnerability in Themely Theme Demo Import, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2024-01-16.
- How severe is CVE-2022-1538?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-1538 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.