CVE-2022-2356 (GCVE-0-2022-2356)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-08-08 13:46 – Updated: 2026-06-23 14:39
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
User Private Files < 1.1.3 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Upload
Summary
The Frontend File Manager & Sharing WordPress plugin before 1.1.3 does not filter file extensions when letting users upload files on the server, which may lead to malicious code being uploaded.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-06-23 14:39 UTC
CWE
- CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Assigner
References
2 references
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|---|---|
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| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/67f3948e-27d4-47… | exploit |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Frontend File Manager & Sharing – User Private Files |
Affected:
1.1.3 , < 1.1.3
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|
guessed |
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