Enable Media Replace < 4.1.3 - Author+ PHP Object Injection
CVE-2023-4643

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Enable Media Replace
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 October 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-4643?

The Enable Media Replace plugin for WordPress prior to version 4.1.3 is vulnerable due to improper handling of user input through the Remove Background feature. An attacker with Author+ privileges can exploit this vulnerability to perform PHP Object Injection if a suitable gadget exists within the blog environment, potentially compromising the site's security.

Affected Version(s)

Enable Media Replace 0 < 4.1.3

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-2023-4643 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d9125604-2236-435c-a67c-...
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

Jonatas Souza Villa Flor
WPScan
.