Enable Media Replace < 4.0.2 - Author+ Arbitrary File Upload
CVE-2023-0255

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Enable Media Replace
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 February 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-0255?

The Enable Media Replace WordPress plugin, prior to version 4.0.2, allows unauthorized users to upload arbitrary files. This functionality can be exploited by malicious actors to upload PHP shell scripts, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the affected WordPress sites. Site administrators should consider upgrading to the latest version to mitigate the risks posed by this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Enable Media Replace 0 < 4.0.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-0255 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b0239208-1e23-4774-9b8c-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

dc11
WPScan
.
The Cyber Security Vulnerability Database.