How severe is CVE-2008-0222?

CVE-2008-0222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-0222 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0222?

CVE-2008-0222 affects Wordpress Filemanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0222?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0222 published?

CVE-2008-0222 was published on 2008-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0222

CVE-2008-0222 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wordpress Filemanager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Wordpress Filemanager
Published: 2008-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in ajaxfilemanager.php in the Wp-FileManager 1.2 plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0222?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in ajaxfilemanager.php in the Wp-FileManager 1.2 plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-0222?: CVE-2008-0222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0222 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0222?: CVE-2008-0222 affects Wordpress Filemanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0222?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0222 published?: CVE-2008-0222 was published on 2008-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:filemanager:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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