Arbitrary file upload in WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor - CVE-2022-40217
Published: September 27, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU67679
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40217
CWE-ID: CWE-434
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
Software vendor:
XplodedThemes
XplodedThemes
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote administrator can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.