Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-45359 is a critical flaw in the premium YITH WooCommerce Gift Cards WordPress plugin. Public data says versions up to 3.19.0 allow unauthenticated arbitrary file upload, which can lead to full site compromise. It matters most for internet-facing WooCommerce stores using this plugin.
Executive priority
Prioritize within emergency patching for any public commerce site using this plugin. A vulnerable store could face site takeover, data theft, malware placement, and service disruption. If the plugin is absent, no action is needed beyond documentation.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-434 in YITH WooCommerce Gift Cards Premium for WordPress, described as unauthenticated arbitrary file upload affecting versions <= 3.19.0. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8 with network attack vector, no privileges, and no user interaction required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress/WooCommerce sites running YITH WooCommerce Gift Cards Premium at version 3.19.0 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs or a complete version matrix.
Exploitation context
The sources support severe exploitability characteristics, but the bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Treat this as urgent because unauthenticated file upload on public WordPress sites commonly creates high-impact compromise paths.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strongest for vulnerability type, severity, and affected upper bound. The provided data does not name a fixed version, exploit indicators, or active exploitation. Avoid assuming broader YITH products are affected without separate evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for YITH WooCommerce Gift Cards Premium.
- Identify any installations at version 3.19.0 or earlier.
- Check YITH and Patchstack guidance for the fixed version or workaround.
- Update using vendor-approved packages when available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin presence and exact version on each WooCommerce site.
- Review web server and WordPress logs for unexpected upload activity.
- Inspect WordPress file areas for unauthorized newly created files.
- Verify vendor guidance has been applied to every affected site.
- Confirm compensating controls do not break gift card workflows.
Public sources used
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
File traversal and upload weaknesses can lead teams to review file, web shell, execution, and collection telemetry. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
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.
Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2022-45359 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.