CVE-2022-2357 json
WSM Downloader <= 1.4.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download
published 2022-08-08 4 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2022-34625
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.5%
- EPSS 1.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 73%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The WSM Downloader WordPress plugin through 1.4.0 allows any visitor to use its remote file download feature to download any local files, including sensitive ones like wp-config.php.
Exploit prediction
1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/42499b84-684e-42e1-b7f0-de206d4da553 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- Unknown WSM Downloader
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-552 Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
- Technology feeds
References
-
wpscan.com
/vulnerability/42499b84-684e-42e1-b7f0-de206d4da553
exploit, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2022-2357
- NVD CVE-2022-2357
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