Vulnerability identifier: #VU66991

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2943

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Darren Cooney

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the "alm_repeaters_export()" function. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More: 2.0.3 - 5.5.3

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External links
http://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2943

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.