CVE-2022-45377
CWE-434Published: December 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Glen Don L. Mongaya Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce.This issue affects Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce: from n/a through 1.0.8.
Risk Analysis
The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce plugin allows unrestricted file uploads, which can lead to remote code execution. This critical vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, posing a significant risk to site security.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV database. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update the plugin to the latest version. Implement strict file type validation and restrict upload directories to prevent execution of malicious files.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-45377 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.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-45377 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts