HIGH

CVE-2022-4140

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

56.2%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.8.5 does not validate user input before using it to output the content of a file, which could allow unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the server

Technical details

Published
1/2/2023

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4140?

The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.8.5 does not validate user input before using it to output the content of a file, which could allow unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the server

Is CVE-2022-4140 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-4140 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 56.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-4140?

CVE-2022-4140 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2022-4140 affecting your environment?

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