Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Pixelimity by Pixelimity
CVE-2022-28590

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Pixelimity

Status
Pixelimity
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 May 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 42%

What is CVE-2022-28590?

A vulnerability in Pixelimity 1.0 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server through the admin/admin-ajax.php endpoint when invoking the 'install_theme' action. This can lead to unauthorized access and potential system compromise, emphasizing the need for immediate patching and robust security measures.

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-2022-28590
Created by jcarabantes

References

https://github.com/pixelimity/pixelimity/issues/24
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EPSS Score

42% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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