CVE-2022-4949

8.8 HIGH
Published: June 07, 2023 Modified: April 08, 2026
View on NVD

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.

AI Explanation

Get an AI-powered plain-language explanation of this vulnerability and remediation steps.

Login to generate AI explanation

CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-in-wordpress-adsanity-plugin/
Source: security@wordfence.com
Exploit
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/effd72d2-876d-4f8d-b1e4-5ab38eab401b?source=cve
Source: security@wordfence.com
Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/09/3
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-443.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Third Party Advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-in-wordpress-adsanity-plugin/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/effd72d2-876d-4f8d-b1e4-5ab38eab401b?source=cve
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
8.6%
92th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434 CWE-434

Affected Vendors

xen adsanityplugin

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-0868 6.4
CVE-2026-6056 N/A
CVE-2026-41242 N/A
CVE-2026-40948 N/A
CVE-2026-2986 6.4