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CVE-2022-1538

Themely Theme Demo Import unrestricted file upload

7.2 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 1.20%
  1. Published16 Jan 2024

Description

Theme Demo Import WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 does not validate the imported file, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) even when FILE_MODS and FILE_EDIT are disallowed.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Themely Theme Demo Import< 1.1.1

Remediation

Fixed in
Themely Theme Demo Import≥ 1.1.1

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2022-1538 being actively exploited?

CVE-2022-1538 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.20%.

How severe is CVE-2022-1538?

CVE-2022-1538 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-1538?

Affected products include Themely Theme Demo Import.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1538?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Themely Theme Demo Import 1.1.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.