wpDataTables < 2.1.66 - Admin+ PHP Object Injection
CVE-2023-4314

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WPdatatables
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 September 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-4314?

The wpDataTables plugin for WordPress versions prior to 2.1.66 has a deserialization vulnerability that arises from improper validation of input data, specifically when handling serialized PHP arrays. This flaw enables administrative users to deserialize arbitrary data, potentially leading to remote code execution if a suitable gadget chain exists on the server. The risk is particularly acute in environments such as multisite setups, where admin rights should be restricted to prevent unauthorized code execution.

Affected Version(s)

wpDataTables 0 < 2.1.66

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-2023-4314 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1ab192d7-72ac-4f12-8a51-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jonatas Souza Villa Flor
WPScan
.
The Cyber Security Vulnerability Database.