What is CVE-2022-0236?

CVE-2022-0236 is a vulnerability found in the WP Import Export WordPress plugin that allows unauthenticated users to access sensitive data.

How severe is CVE-2022-0236?

CVE-2022-0236 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

Which versions of WP Import Export plugin are affected by CVE-2022-0236?

Versions up to and including 3.9.15 of both the free and premium versions of WP Import Export plugin are affected by CVE-2022-0236.

What is the CWE category of CVE-2022-0236?

CVE-2022-0236 belongs to the CWE-862 category.

How can I fix CVE-2022-0236?

To fix CVE-2022-0236, update WP Import Export plugin to a version higher than 3.9.15.

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CVE-2022-0236

high

7.5

CWE

862

18/1/2022

2/8/2024

CVE-2022-0236: WP Import Export (Lite) <= 3.9.15 Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Disclosure

First published: Tue Jan 18 2022(Updated: )

The WP Import Export WordPress plugin (both free and premium versions) is vulnerable to unauthenticated sensitive data disclosure due to a missing capability check on the download function wpie_process_file_download found in the ~/includes/classes/class-wpie-general.php file. This made it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download any imported or exported information from a vulnerable site which can contain sensitive information like user data. This affects versions up to, and including, 3.9.15.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Vjinfotech WP Import Export	<=3.9.15
VJInfotech WP Import Export Lite	<=3.9.15

Remedy

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2649762/wp-import-export-lite/trunk/includes/classes/class-wpie-general.php

Remedy

Update to version 3.9.16, or newer.

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What is CVE-2022-0236?
CVE-2022-0236 is a vulnerability found in the WP Import Export WordPress plugin that allows unauthenticated users to access sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2022-0236?
CVE-2022-0236 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
Which versions of WP Import Export plugin are affected by CVE-2022-0236?
Versions up to and including 3.9.15 of both the free and premium versions of WP Import Export plugin are affected by CVE-2022-0236.
What is the CWE category of CVE-2022-0236?
CVE-2022-0236 belongs to the CWE-862 category.
How can I fix CVE-2022-0236?
To fix CVE-2022-0236, update WP Import Export plugin to a version higher than 3.9.15.

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