CVE-2022-4774 Bit Form < 1.9 - RCE via Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files, including PHP, to achieve remote code execution on WordPress sites using the Bit Form 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-2022-4774?

CVE-2022-4774 is a critical vulnerability in Unknown Bit Form, published on 15 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Bit Form WordPress plugin before 1.9 does not validate the file types uploaded via it's file upload form field, allowing unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files types such as PHP or HTML files to the server, leading to Remote Code Execution.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4774?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bitapps Bit Form.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4774?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4774 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-4774 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4774 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5267-x3g9-g6x7.

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