CVE-2022-4298
Published: January 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The Wholesale Market WordPress plugin before 2.2.1 does not have authorisation check, as well as does not validate user input used to generate system path, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary file from the server.
Risk Analysis
The Wholesale Market WordPress plugin lacks authorization checks and input validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from the server. This critical flaw carries a 9.8 CVSS score due to the ease of remote exploitation and the impact on file system security.
There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.
Update the Wholesale Market plugin to version 2.2.1 or later. Ensure that the web server process has restricted file system permissions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-4298 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-4298 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts