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CVE-2022-2945

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Published: Sep 6, 2022Modified: Jun 17, 2026

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2.7
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Exploitability: 1.2 / Impact: 1.4
Source: NVD

Description

The WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions up to, and including, 5.5.3 via the 'type' parameter found in the alm_get_layout() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrative permissions, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Affected (1)

Connekthq
1 product
Ajax Load More
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Ajax Load More
Up to 5.5.3

Related CWEs

CWE-22
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

References (8)

Source: security@wordfence.com
ExploitThird Party Advisory
Source: security@wordfence.com
Release NotesThird Party Advisory
Source: security@wordfence.com
Source: security@wordfence.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release NotesThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

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