CVE-2022-1538
CVSS v3
7.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Theme Demo Import WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 does not validate the imported file, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) even when FILE_MODS and FILE_EDIT are disallowed.
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-01-16
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-1538?
Theme Demo Import WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 does not validate the imported file, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) even when FILE_MODS and FILE_EDIT are disallowed.
Is CVE-2022-1538 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-1538 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-1538?
CVE-2022-1538 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).
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