Arbitrary file upload in Adsanityplugin Adsanity
CVE-2022-4949
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.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
EPSS: 0.022 (80.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Exploit)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-4949?
- CVE-2022-4949 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adsanityplugin Adsanity, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-06-07.
- How severe is CVE-2022-4949?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-4949 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.