CVE-2022-36386
Published: 21 September 2022
Summary
CVE-2022-36386 is a critical-severity Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434) vulnerability in Soflyy Wp All Import. Its CVSS base score is 9.1 (Critical).
Operationally, ranked in the top 9.5% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
CVE-2022-36386 is an authenticated arbitrary code execution vulnerability affecting the Soflyy Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress plugin (also known as wp-all-import) at version 3.6.7 and earlier. The flaw is tracked under CWE-434 and CWE-94 and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1, reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, high-privileged authentication, and changed scope with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
An authenticated user with administrative privileges can exploit the issue over the network to upload and execute arbitrary code on the WordPress installation, resulting in full control of the affected site and potential lateral movement within the hosting environment.
The EPSS score remains low, with a current value of 0.0552 and a peak of 0.0577, indicating limited observed exploitation interest after disclosure. Advisories and updates are referenced at the Patchstack database and the official WordPress plugin repository.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2022-39099
Vulnerability details
Authenticated Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability in Soflyy Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress plugin <= 3.6.7 at WordPress.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Dangerous file uploads can be detonated in the chamber to determine malice before any production write or execution occurs.
Requiring identifiable owners for portable devices reduces the attack surface for unrestricted uploads of dangerous file types via anonymous media.
Makes persistent code injection into loaded programs impossible when the executable image itself resides on hardware-protected read-only media.
Prevents unrestricted writing of arbitrary or malicious firmware by keeping hardware write-protect enabled except under tightly controlled manual procedures.
Validates inputs used in dynamic code generation to block injected directives.
Directly prevents execution of attacker-supplied code written into data memory regions.
Scans files from external sources on download/open/execute, blocking unrestricted uploads of dangerous file types.