CVE-2022-40217Network attack vector

Administrator-level arbitrary file upload and editing

Published Sep 21, 2022 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Arbitrary file upload and editing in XplodedThemes WPIDE 2.6 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to modify WordPress site files. Patchstack and the upstream record do not disclose the affected handler or the validation failure that accepts attacker-controlled file content or paths. Administrator privileges are required; successful use can place executable backdoors or alter files available to the WordPress installation.

CVSS severity6.5
Medium
EPSS probability0.90%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Arbitrary file upload and editing in XplodedThemes WPIDE 2.6 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to modify WordPress site files. Patchstack and the upstream record do not disclose the affected handler or the validation failure that accepts attacker-controlled file content or paths. Administrator privileges are required; successful use can place executable backdoors or alter files available to the WordPress installation.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-40217
Published
Sep 21, 2022
Updated
Apr 28, 2026
Vendor
XplodedThemes
Product
WPIDE - File Manager & Code Editor
Classifications
CWE-434, T1105
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Sep 21, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 28, 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=<= 2.6 <=2.6

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

XplodedThemes · WPIDE - File Manager & Code Editorversion=<= 2.6 <=2.6

Published CVSS scores

6.5PatchstackCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
7.2NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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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 exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
T1105Ingress Tool Transfer

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