CVE-2022-0236

HIGH
Published Jan 18, 20224y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.5 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Jan 18, 2022 4y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

The WP Import Export WordPress plugin (both free and premium versions) is vulnerable to unauthenticated sensitive data disclosure due to a missing capability check on the download function wpie_process_file_download found in the ~/includes/classes/class-wpie-general.php file. This made it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download any imported or exported information from a vulnerable site which can contain sensitive information like user data. This affects versions up to, and including, 3.9.15.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.5
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
3.6
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity None
Availability None

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-862 Missing Authorization Authorization

Affected Products 2

VendorProductVersionRange
vjinfotechwp_import_export* ≤3.9.15
vjinfotechwp_import_export_lite* ≤3.9.15

References 3

  • github.com https://github.com/qurbat/CVE-2022-0236
    ExploitThird Party Advisory
  • plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2649762/wp-import-export-lite/trunk/includes/classes/class-wpie-general.php
    PatchThird Party Advisory
  • wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-0236
    Third Party Advisory

Remediation

  • plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2649762/wp-import-export-lite/trunk/includes/classes/class-wpie-general.php
    PatchThird Party Advisory