WP Import Export (Lite) <= 3.9.15 Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Disclosure
CVE-2022-0236

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
WP Import Export
WP Import Export Lite
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 January 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

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.

Affected Version(s)

WP Import Export 3.9.15

WP Import Export Lite 3.9.15

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2022-0236
Created by qurbat

References

https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2...
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2649762/wp-i...
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https://github.com/qurbat/CVE-2022-0236
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Karan Saini (Kloudle Inc.)
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