CVE-2022-2444
CVE-2022-2444 is a high-severity vulnerability in Themeisle Visualizer 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-502.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Themeisle Visualizer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Visualizer: Tables and Charts Manager for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to deserialization of untrusted input via the 'remote_data' parameter in versions up to, and including 3.7.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor privileges and above to call files using a PHAR wrapper that will deserialize the data and call arbitrary PHP Objects that can be used to perform a variety of malicious actions granted a POP chain is also present. It also requires that the attacker is successful in uploading a file with the serialized payload.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-2444?
- The Visualizer: Tables and Charts Manager for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to deserialization of untrusted input via the 'remote_data' parameter in versions up to, and including 3.7.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor privileges and above to call files using a PHAR wrapper that will deserialize the data and call arbitrary PHP Objects that can be used to perform a variety of malicious actions granted a POP chain is also present. It also requires that the attacker is successful in uploading a file with the serialized payload.
- How severe is CVE-2022-2444?
- CVE-2022-2444 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-2022-2444 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-2444?
- CVE-2022-2444 affects Themeisle Visualizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-2444?
- 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-2022-2444 published?
- CVE-2022-2444 was published on 2022-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/Codeinwp/visualizer/blob/master/classes/Visualizer/Module/Chart.php#L1115
- https://github.com/Codeinwp/visualizer/blob/master/classes/Visualizer/Source/Csv.php
- https://github.com/Codeinwp/visualizer/compare/v3.7.9...v3.7.10
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2752058%40visualizer&new=2752058%40visualizer&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d9606d92-8061-4dfc-a6e2-509b54613277?source=cve
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2444
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:themeisle:visualizer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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