PatchTheCVECVE-2022-0493: The String locator WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 does not properly validate the path of the files to be search
CVE-2022-0493 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting string locator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The String locator WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 does not properly validate the path of the files to be searched, allowing high privilege users such as admin to query arbitrary files on the web server via a path traversal vector. Furthermore, due to a flaw in the search, allowing a pattern to be provided, which will be used to output the relevant matches from the matching file, all content of the file can be disclosed.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.4% (top 28%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2022-03-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-0493?
string locator: upgrade to 2.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-0493 being exploited?
CVE-2022-0493 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-0493 affect?
CVE-2022-0493 affects string locator. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). The String locator WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 does not properly validate the path of the files to be searched, allowing high privilege users such as admin to query arbitrary files on the web server via a path traversal vector. Furthermor
How urgent is CVE-2022-0493?
Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
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