Vulnerability CVE-2022-4949


Published: 2023-06-07

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.

 References:
https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-in-wordpress-adsanity-plugin/
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/effd72d2-876d-4f8d-b1e4-5ab38eab401b?source=cve

Copyright 2026, cxsecurity.com

 

Back to Top