CVE-2022-4324 Custom Field Template < 2.5.8 - Admin+ PHP Object Injection

High 7.2 Published Updated

A high-privilege user importing a malicious file can trigger PHP object injection, potentially leading to code execution if a gadget chain exists.

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-2022-4324?

CVE-2022-4324 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Unknown Custom Field Template, published on 2 Jan 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Custom Field Template WordPress plugin before 2.5.8 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injections issues when a high privilege user import (intentionally or not) a malicious Customizer Styling file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4324?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wpgogo Custom Field Template.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4324?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4324 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-2022-4324 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4324 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-482p-fj3c-xcw8.

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