Vulnerability Description
The Theme Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to deserialization of untrusted input via the 'images_array' parameter in versions up to, and including 2.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with administrative privileges to call files using a PHAR wrapper that will deserialize and call arbitrary PHP Objects that can be used to perform a variety of malicious actions granted a POP chain is also present. It also requires that the attacker is successful in uploading a file with the serialized payload.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Themeeditor | Theme Editor | < 2.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/theme-editor/trunk/ms_child_theme_ediProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3142694/Patch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/88fe46bf-8e85-4550-92aThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-2440?
CVE-2022-2440 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Theme Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to deserialization of untrusted input via the 'images_array' parameter in versions up to, and including 2.8. This makes it possible for authenticate...
How severe is CVE-2022-2440?
CVE-2022-2440 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-2440?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Themeeditor Theme Editor.