#VU59289 Code injection in WordPress - CVE-2022-21663
Published: January 7, 2022 / Updated: January 11, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59289
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21663
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
WordPress
WordPress
Software vendor:
WordPress.ORG
WordPress.ORG
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in some multisite installations. A remote user with Super Admin role can bypass explicit/additional hardening and inject certain objects.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of web application.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.