CVE-2022-0440
CVE-2022-0440 is a high-severity vulnerability in Catchplugins Catch Themes Demo Import with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Catchplugins Catch Themes Demo Import
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Catch Themes Demo Import WordPress plugin before 2.1.1 does not validate one of the file to be imported, which could allow high privivilege admin to upload an arbitrary PHP file and gain RCE even in the case of an hardened blog (ie DISALLOW_UNFILTERED_HTML, DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT and DISALLOW_FILE_MODS constants set to true)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-0440?
- The Catch Themes Demo Import WordPress plugin before 2.1.1 does not validate one of the file to be imported, which could allow high privivilege admin to upload an arbitrary PHP file and gain RCE even in the case of an hardened blog (ie DISALLOW_UNFILTERED_HTML, DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT and DISALLOW_FILE_MODS constants set to true)
- How severe is CVE-2022-0440?
- CVE-2022-0440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-0440 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-0440?
- CVE-2022-0440 affects Catchplugins Catch Themes Demo Import. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-0440?
- 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-2022-0440 published?
- CVE-2022-0440 was published on 2022-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:catchplugins:catch_themes_demo_import:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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