Hummingbird < 3.4.2 - Unauthenticated Path Traversal
CVE-2023-1478

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Hummingbird
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 April 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Hummingbird WordPress plugin prior to version 3.4.2 has a vulnerability in its page cache module due to inadequate validation of file paths. This flaw allows malicious actors to exploit the system by crafting requests that can manipulate the file system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive files and data. Website administrators using this plugin should take immediate action to update their installations to the latest version to mitigate these risks.

Affected Version(s)

Hummingbird 0 < 3.4.2

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-2023-1478 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/512a9ba4-01c0-4614-a991-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Karol Mazurek (AFINE)
WPScan
.