Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-4023 affects the 3DPrint WordPress plugin before 3.5.6.9. A malicious site could trick a logged-in WordPress administrator into causing the plugin’s bundled file manager to archive server files, then allow download of that archive. Sensitive files such as WordPress configuration could be exposed.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for affected WordPress sites because it can expose database credentials and application secrets. Remediation is straightforward if the plugin can be upgraded, but suspected exposure should trigger credential rotation and incident review.
Technical view
The issue is a CSRF flaw in a modified Tiny File Manager bundled with 3DPrint. The vulnerable flow can create an archive of arbitrary files or directories on the target server. Because the archive location and name are predictable, an attacker who knows the submission time may retrieve it.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the 3DPrint plugin before 3.5.6.9, especially where administrators browse while authenticated. The provided data does not identify broader affected products or exact vulnerable configurations beyond that plugin version range.
Exploitation context
WPScan tags the issue with exploit information, but the supplied bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation in the wild. Exploitation depends on inducing an authenticated administrator to submit a malicious request.
Researcher notes
The evidence supports CSRF leading to archive creation and potential arbitrary file disclosure through predictable archive retrieval. CVSS is not provided in the bundle. No KEV status or in-the-wild exploitation evidence is provided.
Mitigation direction
- Update 3DPrint to version 3.5.6.9 or later.
- Disable the plugin if an immediate update is not available.
- Review vendor and plugin guidance for any additional cleanup steps.
- Rotate database credentials and WordPress secrets if file exposure is suspected.
- Remove unexpected archives created by the plugin file-manager component.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for 3DPrint plugin versions before 3.5.6.9.
- Confirm administrators cannot access the vulnerable bundled file manager version.
- Review web logs for suspicious archive downloads after administrator sessions.
- Search server storage for unexpected archives created by the plugin.
- Check whether sensitive files were included in any discovered archive.
Public sources used
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Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/859c6e7e-2381-4d93-a526-2000b4fb8feeCVE reference · exploit, vdb-entry
- https://jetpack.com/blog/vulnerabilities-found-in-the-3dprint-premium-plugin/CVE reference
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CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.