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CVE-2022-4949

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.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from adsanityplugin, from xen organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.

Published

2023-06-07T02:15:15.750

Last Modified

2024-11-21T07:36:18.687

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 (HIGH)

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-434

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	adsanityplugin	adsanity	< 1.8.2	Yes
Operating System	xen	xen	-	Yes

References

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

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For adsanityplugin's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.