Asgaros Forum < 2.7.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
CVE-2023-5604

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Asgaros Forum
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 November 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-5604?

The Asgaros Forum plugin for WordPress, prior to version 2.7.1, contains a vulnerability that permits forum administrators—who may not hold super-administrator privileges— to configure insecure settings. This misconfiguration allows unauthenticated users to upload potentially malicious files, such as .php and .phtml files. Should an attacker exploit this flaw, it could lead to remote code execution, enabling them to compromise the integrity of the WordPress site and execute arbitrary code on the server.

Affected Version(s)

Asgaros Forum 0 < 2.7.1

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-2023-5604 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4ce69d71-87bf-4d95-90f2-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

EPSS Score

5% 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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Rafael Aristodimou
WPScan
.