Theme Demo Import Plugin up to 1.1.0 on WordPress Imported File unrestricted upload

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Theme Demo Import Plugin up to 1.1.0 on WordPress. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Imported File Handler. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2022-1538. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Theme Demo Import Plugin up to 1.1.0 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component Imported File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Theme Demo Import WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 does not validate the imported file, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) even when FILE_MODS and FILE_EDIT are disallowed.

The weakness was published 01/16/2024 by Ccltt1201. It is possible to read the advisory at wpscan.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-1538 since 04/29/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1608.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 1.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-24834). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Theme Demo Import Plugin 1.1.1

Timelineinfo

04/29/2022 🔍
01/16/2024 +627 days 🔍
01/16/2024 +0 days 🔍
06/20/2025 +521 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Researcher: Ccltt1201
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-1538 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-1538
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-250895
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/16/2024 18:30
Updated: 06/20/2025 20:48
Changes: 01/16/2024 18:30 (41), 02/06/2024 14:15 (11), 06/20/2025 20:48 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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