Vulnerability Description
The String locator WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 does not properly validate the path of the files to be searched, allowing high privilege users such as admin to query arbitrary files on the web server via a path traversal vector. Furthermore, due to a flaw in the search, allowing a pattern to be provided, which will be used to output the relevant matches from the matching file, all content of the file can be disclosed.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| String Locator Project | String Locator | < 2.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2685592Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/21e2e5fc-03d2-4791-beef-07af6bf985edExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2685592Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/21e2e5fc-03d2-4791-beef-07af6bf985edExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-0493?
CVE-2022-0493 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The String locator WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 does not properly validate the path of the files to be searched, allowing high privilege users such as admin to query arbitrary files on the web server...
How severe is CVE-2022-0493?
CVE-2022-0493 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-0493?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: String Locator Project String Locator.