What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2261?

CVE-2022-2261 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-2261?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-2261. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.1%.

Wpide CVE-2022-2261

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2022-08-29 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress Path Traversal Wpide

7.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 29, 2022 - 18:15 nvd

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionNVD

The WPIDE WordPress plugin before 3.0 does not sanitize and validate the filename parameter before using it in a require statement in the admin dashboard, leading to a Local File Inclusion issue.

AnalysisAI

The WPIDE WordPress plugin before 3.0 does not sanitize and validate the filename parameter before using it in a require statement in the admin dashboard, leading to a Local File Inclusion issue. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. The WPIDE WordPress plugin before 3.0 does not sanitize and validate the filename parameter before using it in a require statement in the admin dashboard, leading to a Local File Inclusion issue. Affected products include: Xplodedthemes Wpide. Version information: before 3.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.