CVE-2022-2945Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Arbitrary file read via unvalidated layout type

Published Sep 6, 2022 · Updated Apr 8, 2026

Path traversal in Connekt Media Ajax Load More 5.5.3 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary server files. The alm_get_layout() function uses the unvalidated type parameter to form a repeater-template path, allowing traversal segments to escape the intended directory. WordPress administrator access and a valid nonce are required; successful requests disclose file contents, including wp-config.php.

CVSS severity4.9
Medium
EPSS probability1.69%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
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Summary

What happened

Path traversal in Connekt Media Ajax Load More 5.5.3 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary server files. The alm_get_layout() function uses the unvalidated type parameter to form a repeater-template path, allowing traversal segments to escape the intended directory. WordPress administrator access and a valid nonce are required; successful requests disclose file contents, including wp-config.php.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-2945
Published
Sep 6, 2022
Updated
Apr 8, 2026
Vendor
Connekt Media
Product
Ajax Load More
Classifications
CWE-22, T1005
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Sep 6, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 8, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=5.5.3

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

Connekt Media · Ajax Load Moreversion=0 <=5.5.3

Published CVSS scores

4.9WordfenceCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
2.7NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
T1005Data from Local System

Public exploit references

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