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CVE-2022-3989: The Motors WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not properly validate uploaded files for dangerous file types (such as .php) in an AJAX action, allowing an attacker to sign up on a victim's WordPress in

high Affects motors---car-dealer\,-classifieds-\&-listing (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The Motors WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not properly validate uploaded files for dangerous file types (such as .php) in an AJAX action, allowing an attacker to sign up on a victim's WordPress in

Package
motors---car-dealer\,-classifieds-\&-listing (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<1.4.4
Fixed in
1.4.4
Severity
high  CVSS 8.8
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (66.1th percentile)
Published
2022-12-12
Source
nvd

References

NVD recordmotors---car-dealer\,-classifieds-\&-listing (WordPress plugin) advisories

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