Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-2943
The WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More plugin for Wordpress is vulnerable to arbitrary file reading in versions up to, and including, 5.5.3 due to insufficient file path validation on the alm_repeaters_export() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrative privileges, to download arbitrary files hosted on the server that may contain sensitive content, such as the wp-config.php file.
Vulnerability category: Directory traversal
Products affected by CVE-2022-2943
- cpe:2.3:a:connekthq:ajax_load_more:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-2943
0.11%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 46 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-2943
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.9
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.2
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3.6
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NIST | |
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4.9
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.2
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3.6
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Wordfence |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-2943
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The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Secondary)
- security@wordfence.com (Primary)
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The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.Assigned by: security@wordfence.com (Secondary)
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: security@wordfence.com (Secondary)
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The product uses an externally controlled name or reference that resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2022-2943
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https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2943
Vulnerability Advisories - WordfenceThird Party Advisory
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https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/f9a4b4838154854ec6cde7d5deb76bf9
Ajax Load More <= 5.5.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities · GitHubExploit;Third Party Advisory
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6d643d07-7533-430b-a1d8-8e66a2a2c5e6?source=cve
WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More <= 5.5.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File ReadThird Party Advisory
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https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/ajax-load-more/tags/5.5.4/README.txt
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