CVE-2022-4949 - CVE House
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Status published High CVE-2022-4949

AdSanity < 1.8.2 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Vulnerability Description

The AdSanity plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'ajax_upload' function in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Contributor+ level privileges to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which makes remote code execution possible.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Jerome Bruandet

Affected Vendor

https://adsanityplugin.com/

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Affected Software

AdSanity
Vulnerable Versions:
0

Timeline

Official Publish: June 7th, 2023
Last Modified: April 8th, 2026
Added to House: July 21st, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses (CWE)