Arbitrary file upload in Xplodedthemes Wpide
CVE-2022-40217
Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Edit/Upload vulnerability in XplodedThemes WPide plugin <= 2.6 at WordPress.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.010 (62.7th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 63rd percentile — 62.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.009 · newest: 0.010 · change: +0.001
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- wordpress.org/plugins/wpide/ (Product, Release Notes)
- patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wpide/wordpress-wpide-plugin-2-6-authenti… (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-40217?
- CVE-2022-40217 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xplodedthemes Wpide, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2022-09-21.
- How severe is CVE-2022-40217?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-40217 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.