CVE-2022-38140: WordPress SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO Plugin <= 12.1.10 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload

Published Nov 28, 2022
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Updated

Auth. (contributor+) Arbitrary File Upload in SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO plugin <= 12.1.10 on WordPress.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Squirrly SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO WordPress<=12.1.10

Remediation

Information

Update to 12.1.11 or a higher version.

Event History

Nov 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38140?

CVE-2022-38140 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary file uploads by authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-38140?

To mitigate CVE-2022-38140, upgrade the Squirrly SEO plugin to a version higher than 12.1.10.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-38140?

CVE-2022-38140 affects users of the Squirrly SEO plugin version 12.1.10 and earlier on WordPress who have contributor-level access.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-38140?

CVE-2022-38140 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability exploited by authenticated users with contributor-plus roles.

5

What plugin is involved in CVE-2022-38140?

CVE-2022-38140 involves the Squirrly SEO plugin for WordPress, specifically versions 12.1.10 and earlier.

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