CVE-2022-4949 AdSanity < 1.8.2 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Authenticated attackers with Contributor privileges can upload arbitrary files to execute remote code on WordPress sites using the AdSanity plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-4949?
CVE-2022-4949 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xen Xen, published on 7 Jun 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The AdSanity plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'ajax_upload' function in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Contributor+ level privileges to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which makes remote code execution possible.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4949?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adsanityplugin Adsanity, Xen Xen.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4949?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4949 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-4949 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-4949 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v85g-h95p-h44c.