Path Traversal Vulnerability in WordPress File Upload Plugins by WordPress
CVE-2023-2688
4.9MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Wordpress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 9 June 2023
Summary
The WordPress File Upload and WordPress File Upload Pro plugins are susceptible to a path traversal vulnerability through the wfu_newpath parameter. This flaw enables attackers with administrator-level access to leverage it to relocate uploaded files, which are typically found in wp-content/uploads, outside of the permitted web directory. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive files.
Affected Version(s)
WordPress File Upload * <= 4.19.1
WordPress File Upload Pro * <= 4.19.1
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
4.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Marco Wotschka