How severe is CVE-2022-3125?

CVE-2022-3125 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-2022-3125 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3125?

CVE-2022-3125 affects Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3125?

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-2022-3125 published?

CVE-2022-3125 was published on 2022-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3125

CVE-2022-3125 is a high-severity vulnerability in Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager 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% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager
Published: 2022-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin before 21.3 allows any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to rename a file to an arbitrary extension, like PHP, which could allow them to basically be able to upload arbitrary files on the server and achieve RCE

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3125?: The Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin before 21.3 allows any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to rename a file to an arbitrary extension, like PHP, which could allow them to basically be able to upload arbitrary files on the server and achieve RCE
How severe is CVE-2022-3125?: CVE-2022-3125 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-2022-3125 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3125?: CVE-2022-3125 affects Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3125?: 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-2022-3125 published?: CVE-2022-3125 was published on 2022-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d3d9dc9a-226b-4f76-995e-e2af1dd6b17e

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:najeebmedia:frontend_file_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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