Code Injection Vulnerability in MainWP Code Snippets Extension
CVE-2023-23645

9.9CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 May 2024

Summary

An improper control of code generation vulnerability exists in the MainWP Code Snippets Extension, which could allow unauthorized actors to execute arbitrary PHP code and potentially compromise the security of WordPress sites. The vulnerability affects versions of MainWP Code Snippets Extension from n/a through 4.0.2, emphasizing a need for prompt updates to mitigate risks associated with code injection exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

MainWP Code Snippets Extension <= 4.0.2

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.9
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dave Jong (Patchstack)
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