Arbitrary file reading vulnerability in Code Explorer WordPress plugin
CVE-2023-5816

4.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Code Explorer
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 October 2024

Summary

The Code Explorer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary external file reading in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5. This is due to the fact that the plugin does not restrict accessing files to those outside of the WordPress instance, though the intention of the plugin is to only access WordPress related files. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to read files outside of the WordPress instance.

Affected Version(s)

Code Explorer * <= 1.4.5

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-explorer/#developers

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dmitrii Ignatyev
.