How severe is CVE-2022-1538?

CVE-2022-1538 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-2022-1538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1538?

CVE-2022-1538 affects Themely Theme Demo Import. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1538?

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.

Does CVE-2022-1538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-1538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-24834.

When was CVE-2022-1538 published?

CVE-2022-1538 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1538

CVE-2022-1538 is a high-severity vulnerability in Themely Theme 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-24834
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Themely Theme Demo Import
Published: 2024-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Theme Demo Import WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 does not validate the imported file, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) even when FILE_MODS and FILE_EDIT are disallowed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1538?: Theme Demo Import WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 does not validate the imported file, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) even when FILE_MODS and FILE_EDIT are disallowed.
How severe is CVE-2022-1538?: CVE-2022-1538 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-2022-1538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1538?: CVE-2022-1538 affects Themely Theme Demo Import. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1538?: 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.
Does CVE-2022-1538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-1538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-24834.
When was CVE-2022-1538 published?: CVE-2022-1538 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b19adf7c-3983-487b-9b46-0f2922b08c1c/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:themely:theme_demo_import:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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