Path Traversal Vulnerability in WordPress File Upload Plugins by WordPress
CVE-2023-2688

4.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WordPress File Upload
WordPress File Upload Pro
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2023

What is CVE-2023-2688?

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

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...

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
.