CVE-2022-0236 WP Import Export (Lite) <= 3.9.15 Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Disclosure
Unauthenticated attackers can download sensitive imported or exported data due to a missing capability check in the WP Import Export plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-0236?
CVE-2022-0236 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in vjinfotech WP Import Export, published on 18 Jan 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP Import Export WordPress plugin (both free and premium versions) is vulnerable to unauthenticated sensitive data disclosure due to a missing capability check on the download function wpie_process_file_download found in the ~/includes/classes/class-wpie-general.php file. This made it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download any imported or exported information from a vulnerable site which can contain sensitive information like user data. This affects versions up to, and including, 3.9.15.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-0236?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Vjinfotech Wp Import Export, Vjinfotech Wp Import Export Lite.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0236?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-0236 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-0236 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-0236 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r35g-5xjr-p2g3.