Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2022-0440

Catch Themes Demo Import <= 2.1 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Upload

The Catch Themes Demo Import plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads in versions up to, and including, 2.1. This is due to insufficient file type validation on imported files that makes it possible for high-level authenticated users, such as administrators, to upload arbitrary files onto a vulnerable site's server and gain remote code execution. This would only affect installations where admins have been restricted from uploading/modifying files to a site.

Quick Answer

CVE-2022-0440 is a high severity with CVSS 7.2 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Catch Themes Demo Import. It affects Versions before 2.1.1 and is fixed in 2.1.1.

Published
Feb 07, 2022
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
catch-themes-demo-import
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.1.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2022-0440 is tracked for the Plugin Catch Themes Demo Import as high severity with CVSS 7.2. The affected range is Versions before 2.1.1. Update Catch Themes Demo Import to 2.1.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
2.1.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 2.1.1
Tracking ID
CVE-2022-0440
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
catch-themes-demo-import View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2022-0440
Patched Versions
2.1.1
Affected Versions
Versions before 2.1.1
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