CVE-2022-2945

LOW
Published Sep 6, 20223y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
2.7 CVSS 3.1
Low
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Published Sep 6, 2022 3y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

The WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions up to, and including, 5.5.3 via the 'type' parameter found in the alm_get_layout() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrative permissions, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

CVSS Details

Base Score
2.7
Exploitability
1.2
Impact
1.4
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required High
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality Low
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
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-22 Path Traversal Resource Mgmt

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
connekthqajax_load_more* ≤5.5.3

References 4

  • gist.github.com https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/f9a4b4838154854ec6cde7d5deb76bf9
    ExploitThird Party Advisory
  • plugins.svn.wordpress.org https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/ajax-load-more/tags/5.5.4/README.txt
    Release NotesThird Party Advisory
  • wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8957413c-95e0-49c8-ba8a-02b9b5141e08?source=cve
  • wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2945
    Third Party Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.