Awesome Support < 6.1.5 - Submitter+ Arbitrary File Deletion
CVE-2023-5355

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Awesome Support
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 November 2023

Summary

The Awesome Support plugin prior to version 6.1.5 for WordPress is susceptible to a vulnerability where it fails to sanitize file paths when removing temporary attachment files. This flaw enables attackers with ticket submission capabilities to potentially delete arbitrary files from the server. Such a weakness can lead to significant security risks, including data loss and server compromise.

Affected Version(s)

Awesome Support 0 < 6.1.5

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d6f7faca-dacf-4455-a837-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Alex Sanford
WPScan
.