Vulnerability · Published Jan 16, 2023 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2022-4101Images Optimize and Upload CF7 <= 2.1.4 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion
Critical 9.1
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in Images Optimize and Upload CF7 from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 29.4% (higher than 98% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.1Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)29.4%top 1.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Images Optimize and Upload CF7 | 0 – through 2.1.4 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2ce4c837-c62c-41ac-95ca-54bb1a6d1eeb exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description