CVE-2022-4949

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions AdSanity plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 1.8.1

Description The issue is related to missing file type validation in the ajax upload function, allowing authenticated attackers with Contributor+ level privileges to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server. This enables remote code execution.

Recommendations For AdSanity plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 1.8.1, update to a version higher than 1.8.1 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the ajax upload function until a patch is available. Restrict access to the ajax upload function to minimize the risk of exploitation.