CVE-2022-2440 Theme Editor <= 2.8 - Authenticated (Admin+) PHAR Deserialization
Authenticated administrators can achieve arbitrary code execution via PHAR deserialization in the Theme Editor 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-2022-2440?
CVE-2022-2440 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in mndpsingh287 Theme Editor, published on 29 Aug 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Theme Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to deserialization of untrusted input via the 'images_array' parameter in versions up to, and including 2.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with administrative privileges to call files using a PHAR wrapper that will deserialize and call arbitrary PHP Objects that can be used to perform a variety of malicious actions granted a POP chain is also present. It also requires that the attacker is successful in uploading a file with the serialized payload.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2440?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Themeeditor Theme Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2440?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2440 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2022-2440 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-2440 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in mndpsingh287 Theme Editor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4mp9-r2w3-x435.