CVE-2022-4101 describes a critical path traversal vulnerability in the Images Optimize and Upload CF7 WordPress plugin up to version 2.1.4. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server by manipulating an AJAX action. With a CVSS score of 9.1 (Critical), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with no user interaction, leading to high impact on integrity and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, its high EPSS and FAUCET Risk Score indicate a substantial threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.1.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:images_optimize_and_upload_cf7_project:images_optimize_and_upload_cf7:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.3 Bluesky, 0.3 Mastodon, and 2.4 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.