What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2356?

CVE-2022-2356 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-2356?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-2356. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.2%.

User Private Files CVE-2022-2356

HIGH

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)

2022-08-08 contact@wpscan.com

File Upload WordPress User Private Files

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 08, 2022 - 14:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

The Frontend File Manager & Sharing WordPress plugin before 1.1.3 does not filter file extensions when letting users upload files on the server, which may lead to malicious code being uploaded.

AnalysisAI

The Frontend File Manager & Sharing WordPress plugin before 1.1.3 does not filter file extensions when letting users upload files on the server, which may lead to malicious code being uploaded. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. The Frontend File Manager & Sharing WordPress plugin before 1.1.3 does not filter file extensions when letting users upload files on the server, which may lead to malicious code being uploaded. Affected products include: Mediajedi User Private Files. Version information: before 1.1.3.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.