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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-2441
CVE-2022-2441:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The ImageMagick Engine plugin for WordPress contains a remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2022-2441) in versions up to and including 1.7.5. The vulnerability exists in the plugin's handling of the 'cli_path' parameter, which could allow authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system (WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability is caused by missing CSRF checks in multiple actions, which could allow attackers to make a logged-in administrator perform unwanted actions. The issue specifically involves the 'cli_path' parameter in the AJAX endpoint 'ime_test_im_path'. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 (High) (WPScan).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected server through command injection, potentially leading to complete system compromise (Exploit-DB).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in version 1.7.6 of the ImageMagick Engine plugin. Users are advised to update to this version or later to protect against this security issue (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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