CVE-2022-4794 (GCVE-0-2022-4794)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-01-30 20:31 – Updated: 2025-03-28 14:20
VLAI?
Title
AAWP < 3.12.3 - Unsafe URL Handling
Summary
The AAWP WordPress plugin before 3.12.3 can be used to abuse trusted domains to load malware or other files through it (Reflected File Download) to bypass firewall rules in companies.
Severity ?
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
Assigner
References
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/feb4580d-df15-45… exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Unknown AAWP Affected: 0 , < 3.12.3 (custom)
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Credits
Daniel Ruf WPScan
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