CVE-2022-0779 describes a path traversal vulnerability in the User Meta WordPress plugin prior to version 2.4.4. This flaw allows low-privileged users, such as subscribers, to enumerate local files on the web server by manipulating the filepath parameter of the um_show_uploaded_file AJAX action. With a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low privileges and no user interaction, leading to high confidentiality impact. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.4.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:user-meta:user_meta_user_profile_builder_and_user_management:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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