CVE-2022-35235 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-35235: WordPress WPide plugin <= 2.6 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Read vulnerability

Vendor Xplodedthemes
Product WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor (WordPress plugin)
Published August 23, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Read vulnerability in XplodedThemes WPide plugin <= 2.6 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WPIDE File Manager & Code Editor versions 2.6 and earlier contain an information disclosure vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can read sensitive files on the server, including configuration files and other data not intended for web access. The vulnerability requires high-level admin privileges and does not allow file modification or deletion.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive server files like wp-config.php and other configuration data.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin account compromise exposes database credentials and other secrets stored in config files.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have WordPress administrator account access.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 23, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated