Vulnerability Description
The WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More plugin for Wordpress is vulnerable to arbitrary file reading in versions up to, and including, 5.5.3 due to insufficient file path validation on the alm_repeaters_export() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrative privileges, to download arbitrary files hosted on the server that may contain sensitive content, such as the wp-config.php file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Connekthq | Ajax Load More | < 5.5.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/f9a4b4838154854ec6cde7d5deb76bf9ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/ajax-load-more/tags/5.5.4/README.txtRelease Notes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6d643d07-7533-430b-a1dThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2943Third Party Advisory
- https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/f9a4b4838154854ec6cde7d5deb76bf9ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/ajax-load-more/tags/5.5.4/README.txtRelease Notes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6d643d07-7533-430b-a1dThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2943Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-2943?
CVE-2022-2943 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More plugin for Wordpress is vulnerable to arbitrary file reading in versions up to, and including, 5.5.3 due to insufficient file path validation on the alm_...
How severe is CVE-2022-2943?
CVE-2022-2943 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-2022-2943?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Connekthq Ajax Load More.