CVE-2022-1273 (GCVE-0-2022-1273)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-05-02 16:05 – Updated: 2024-08-02 23:55
VLAI
Title
Import WP < 2.4.6 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Upload to RCE
Summary
The Import WP WordPress plugin before 2.4.6 does not validate the imported file in some cases, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP), leading to RCE
Severity
7.2 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Assigner
WPScan CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard E 44/100 over 1723 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Unknown Import WP – Import and Export WordPress data to XML or CSV files Affected: 2.4.6 , < 2.4.6 (custom)
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Credits
ericfrank900528
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