High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Jun 7, 2023· Updated Apr 8, 2026
CVE-2022-4949
CVE-2022-4949
Description
The AdSanity plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'ajax_upload' function in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Contributor+ level privileges to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which makes remote code execution possible.
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Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:adsanityplugin:adsanity:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:adsanityplugin:adsanity:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*range: <1.8.2
- (no CPE)range: <=1.8.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-443.htmlnvdPatchThird Party Advisory
- blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-in-wordpress-adsanity-plugin/nvdExploit
- www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/effd72d2-876d-4f8d-b1e4-5ab38eab401bnvdThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/09/3nvdMailing List
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