CVE-2022-2554
CVE-2022-2554 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Shortpixel Enable Media Replace with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Shortpixel Enable Media Replace
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Enable Media Replace WordPress plugin before 4.0.0 does not ensure that renamed files are moved to the Upload folder, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to move them outside to the web root directory via a path traversal attack for example
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-2554?
- The Enable Media Replace WordPress plugin before 4.0.0 does not ensure that renamed files are moved to the Upload folder, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to move them outside to the web root directory via a path traversal attack for example
- How severe is CVE-2022-2554?
- CVE-2022-2554 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-2554 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-2554?
- CVE-2022-2554 affects Shortpixel Enable Media Replace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-2554?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-2554 published?
- CVE-2022-2554 was published on 2022-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:shortpixel:enable_media_replace:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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