CVE-2022-1538 Theme-Demo-Importer < 1.1.1 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Upload
Admins can upload arbitrary files, including PHP, leading to code execution in Theme Demo Import WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-1538?
CVE-2022-1538 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown Theme Demo Import, published on 16 Jan 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Theme Demo Import WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 does not validate the imported file, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) even when FILE_MODS and FILE_EDIT are disallowed.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1538?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Themely Theme Demo Import.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1538?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1538 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-1538 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1538 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown Theme Demo Import
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4vqv-h9wj-9855.