CVE-2022-0236: vjinfotech wp_import_export Missing Authorization
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-0236 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Missing Authorization vulnerability in vjinfotech wp_import_export. EPSS estimates a 4.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 18-01-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 31-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The WP Import Export WordPress plugin (both free and premium versions) is vulnerable to unauthenticated sensitive data disclosure due to a missing capability check on the download function wpie_process_file_download found in the ~/includes/classes/class-wpie-general.php file. This made it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download any imported or exported information from a vulnerable site which can contain sensitive information like user data. This affects versions up to, and including, 3.9.15.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 3 sources · 2 versions- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- wordfenceSource7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
4.28%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
91%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 4.28% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundCve 2022 0236
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Vjinfotech2 products
- wp_import_export3.9.15 | ≤ 3.9.15
- wp_import_export_lite3.9.15 | ≤ 3.9.15
Wordpress1 product
- wp-import-export-lite≤ 3.9.15 (fixed in 3.9.16)
2 vendors · 3 products