CVE-2022-0236
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
37.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-01-18
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-0236?
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.
Is CVE-2022-0236 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-0236 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 37.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-0236?
CVE-2022-0236 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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