Vulnerability Details : 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 category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2022-4949
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adsanityplugin:adsanity:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-4949
0.35%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 72 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-4949
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
Wordfence |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-4949
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The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- security@wordfence.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2022-4949
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https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-in-wordpress-adsanity-plugin/
Critical vulnerability in WordPress AdSanity plugin. – NinTechNetExploit
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/effd72d2-876d-4f8d-b1e4-5ab38eab401b?source=cve
AdSanity < 1.8.2 - Authenticated Arbitrary File UploadThird Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/09/3
oss-security - Xen Security Advisory 443 v4 (CVE-2023-34325,CVE-2022-4949) - Multiple vulnerabilities in libfsimage disk handlingMailing List
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http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-443.html
XSA-443 - Xen Security AdvisoriesPatch;Third Party Advisory
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