Local File Inclusion and Remote Code Execution in Media Library Assistant Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2023-4634

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Media Library Assistant
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 September 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 44%

Summary

The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress suffers from a vulnerability due to inadequate validation of file paths provided to the 'mla_stream_file' parameter. This issue exists in versions up to and including 3.09 and allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the vulnerability by supplying crafted file paths via FTP. Successful exploitation can lead to serious consequences, including the ability to perform directory listings, local file inclusion, and even remote code execution, jeopardizing the security of impacted WordPress installations.

Affected Version(s)

Media Library Assistant * <= 3.09

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-2023-4634
Created by Patrowl

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174508/wpmla309-lfi...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...

EPSS Score

44% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Pepitoh
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