CVE-2022-4794 AAWP < 3.12.3 - Unsafe URL Handling
Attackers can abuse trusted domains to load malware via reflected file download, bypassing corporate firewall rules.
- 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-2022-4794?
CVE-2022-4794 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown AAWP, published on 30 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The AAWP WordPress plugin before 3.12.3 can be used to abuse trusted domains to load malware or other files through it (Reflected File Download) to bypass firewall rules in companies.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4794?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Getaawp Amazon Affiliate Wordpress Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4794?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4794 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-4794 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4794 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3242-hvmp-wgvm.