What is CVE-2022-4949?

CVE-2022-4949 is a vulnerability in the AdSanity plugin for WordPress that allows authenticated attackers with Contributor+ level privileges to upload arbitrary files.

How does CVE-2022-4949 affect the AdSanity plugin for WordPress?

CVE-2022-4949 affects versions up to and including 1.8.1 of the AdSanity plugin for WordPress.

How severe is CVE-2022-4949?

CVE-2022-4949 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

How can I fix the CVE-2022-4949 vulnerability in the AdSanity plugin?

To fix the CVE-2022-4949 vulnerability in the AdSanity plugin, update to version 1.8.2 or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-4949?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-4949 at the following references: [1] https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-in-wordpress-adsanity-plugin/ [2] https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/effd72d2-876d-4f8d-b1e4-5ab38eab401b?source=cve [3] http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-443.html

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CVE-2022-4949

high

8.8

CWE

434

7/6/2023

12/1/2024

CVE-2022-4949: Malicious File Upload

First published: Wed Jun 07 2023(Updated: )

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.

Credit: security@wordfence.com security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adsanityplugin Adsanity	<1.8.2
Xen Xen

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What is CVE-2022-4949?
CVE-2022-4949 is a vulnerability in the AdSanity plugin for WordPress that allows authenticated attackers with Contributor+ level privileges to upload arbitrary files.
How does CVE-2022-4949 affect the AdSanity plugin for WordPress?
CVE-2022-4949 affects versions up to and including 1.8.1 of the AdSanity plugin for WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-4949?
CVE-2022-4949 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How can I fix the CVE-2022-4949 vulnerability in the AdSanity plugin?
To fix the CVE-2022-4949 vulnerability in the AdSanity plugin, update to version 1.8.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-4949?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-4949 at the following references: [1] https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-in-wordpress-adsanity-plugin/ [2] https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/effd72d2-876d-4f8d-b1e4-5ab38eab401b?source=cve [3] http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-443.html

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