WP Mail Log < 1.1.3 – Contributor+ Arbitrary File Upload to RCE
CVE-2023-5673

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WP Mail Log
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2023

What is CVE-2023-5673?

The WP Mail Log WordPress plugin prior to version 1.1.3 is susceptible to a file upload vulnerability due to improper validation of file extensions. This flaw permits attackers to upload malicious PHP files disguised as legitimate attachments, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server. Proper security measures should be implemented to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

WP Mail Log 0 < 1.1.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/231f72bf-9ad0-417e-b7a0-...
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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

dc11
WPScan
.