CVE-2022-46850 WordPress Easy Media Replace Plugin <= 0.1.3 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion
Authenticated users with author privileges can arbitrarily delete files due to missing authorization checks in the Easy Media Replace 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-2022-46850?
CVE-2022-46850 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Nabil Lemsieh Easy Media Replace, published on 19 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Auth. (author+) Broken Access Control vulnerability leading to Arbitrary File Deletion in Nabil Lemsieh Easy Media Replace plugin <= 0.1.3 versions.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-46850?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Easy Media Replace Project Easy Media Replace.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46850?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-46850 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-2022-46850 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-46850 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f2f5-9rhp-q563.