How severe is CVE-2022-2356?

CVE-2022-2356 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-2356 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2356?

CVE-2022-2356 affects Mediajedi User Private Files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2356?

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-2022-2356 published?

CVE-2022-2356 was published on 2022-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-23.

CVE-2022-2356

CVE-2022-2356 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mediajedi User Private Files with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Mediajedi User Private Files
Published: 2022-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-23

Description

The Frontend File Manager & Sharing WordPress plugin before 1.1.3 does not filter file extensions when letting users upload files on the server, which may lead to malicious code being uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2356?: The Frontend File Manager & Sharing WordPress plugin before 1.1.3 does not filter file extensions when letting users upload files on the server, which may lead to malicious code being uploaded.
How severe is CVE-2022-2356?: CVE-2022-2356 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-2356 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2356?: CVE-2022-2356 affects Mediajedi User Private Files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2356?: 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-2022-2356 published?: CVE-2022-2356 was published on 2022-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-23.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mediajedi:user_private_files:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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