CVE-2022-4949 (GCVE-0-2022-4949)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-06-07 01:51 – Updated: 2026-04-08 17:32
VLAI
Title
AdSanity < 1.8.2 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Summary
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.
Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
https://adsanityplugin.com/ AdSanity Affected: 0 , < 1.8.2 (semver)
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Credits
Jerome Bruandet
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