CVE-2022-2268 is a critical vulnerability affecting the "Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress" plugin before version 3.6.8. The flaw allows high-privilege users, such as administrators, to upload and automatically extract arbitrary zip files without proper validation of the contained file types, potentially leading to Remote Code Execution (RCE) via PHP file uploads. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), this vulnerability has a network attack vector and low attack complexity, enabling full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion has been observed, the potential impact remains severe.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 3.6.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:soflyy:wp_all_import:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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