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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-1551
CVE-2022-1551:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The SP Project & Document Manager WordPress plugin before version 4.58 contains a sensitive file disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2022-1551). The vulnerability exists because the plugin uses an easily guessable path to store user files, which could allow malicious actors to access other users' sensitive files (WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Sensitive Data Disclosure issue with a CVSS score of 5.3 (medium) and is mapped to CWE-200. The technical issue stems from the plugin's implementation of file storage, where files are stored in a predictable path structure that can be easily guessed and accessed by unauthorized users (WPScan).
Impact
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files uploaded by other users through the plugin. This could lead to unauthorized access to confidential documents and data stored within the WordPress installation (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in version 4.58 of the SP Project & Document Manager plugin. Users are advised to update to this version or later to protect against unauthorized file access (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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