Media from FTP < 11.17 - Author+ Arbitrary File Access
CVE-2023-4019

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Media From Ftp
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-4019?

The Media from FTP plugin for WordPress prior to version 11.17 is susceptible to an improper access control vulnerability. This flaw allows users with elevated author+ privileges to exploit the plugin's file management capabilities. Consequently, they may move essential files, such as wp-config.php, potentially leading to remote code execution in certain environments. It is crucial for users to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Media from FTP 0 < 11.17

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-2023-4019 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0d323b07-c6e7-4aba-85bc-...
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

Dmitrii Ignatyev
WPScan
.
The Cyber Security Vulnerability Database.