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1 vulnerability by images_optimize_and_upload_cf7_project
CVE-2022-4101 (GCVE-0-2022-4101)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-01-16 15:37 – Updated: 2025-04-04 18:24
VLAI
Title
Images Optimize and Upload CF7 <= 2.1.4 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion
Summary
The Images Optimize and Upload CF7 WordPress plugin through 2.1.4 does not validate the file to be deleted via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, which could allow them to delete arbitrary files on the server via path traversal attack.
Severity
9.1 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2ce4c837-c62c-41… | exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Images Optimize and Upload CF7 |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 2.1.4
(custom)
|
Credits
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