The WP-FormAssembly plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in versions up to, and including, 2.0.5. This is due to insufficient controls on defining file paths on the fa_add() function. This makes it possible for contributor-level attackers to read the contents of any server file, including database configurations.
CVE-2022-45852 is a medium severity with CVSS 6.5 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin WP-FormAssembly. It affects Versions up to 2.0.5 and is fixed in 2.0.6.
CVE-2022-45852 is tracked for the Plugin WP-FormAssembly as medium severity with CVSS 6.5. The affected range is Versions up to 2.0.5. Update WP-FormAssembly to 2.0.6 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
formassembly-web-forms
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | CVE-2022-45852 |
| Patched Versions |
2.0.6
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 2.0.5
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These internal links group the same WordPress plugin by CVE, issue type, severity, and patch status so operators and search engines can connect the full vulnerability cluster.
WP-FormAssembly <= 2.0.11 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
WP-FormAssembly <= 2.0.10 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
WP-FormAssembly <= 2.0.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
WP-FormAssembly <= 2.0.8 - Limited Server Side Request Forgery via 'formassembly' shortcode
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