CVE-2022-1540: The PostmagThemes Demo Import WordPress plugin through 1.0.7 does not validate the imported file, allowing hig

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1540?

postmagthemes demo import: upgrade to newer than 1.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1540 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1540 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-1540 affect?

CVE-2022-1540 affects postmagthemes demo import. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The PostmagThemes Demo Import WordPress plugin through 1.0.7 does not validate the imported file, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) leading to RCE.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1540?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1540 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting postmagthemes demo import. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The PostmagThemes Demo Import WordPress plugin through 1.0.7 does not validate the imported file, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) leading to RCE.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-12-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: postmagthemes

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-05 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

postmagthemes postmagthemes demo import UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.7

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy postmagthemes-demo-import || rpm -q postmagthemes-demo-import || postmagthemes-demo-import --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade postmagthemes-demo-import

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade postmagthemes-demo-import

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2022-1540?

postmagthemes demo import: upgrade to newer than 1.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1540 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1540 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-2022-1540 affect?

CVE-2022-1540 affects postmagthemes demo import. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The PostmagThemes Demo Import WordPress plugin through 1.0.7 does not validate the imported file, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) leading to RCE.

How urgent is CVE-2022-1540?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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