WordPress Plugin Vulnerability in Essential Real Estate by a Leading Vendor
CVE-2023-6140

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Essential Real Estate
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 January 2024

What is CVE-2023-6140?

The Essential Real Estate WordPress plugin prior to version 4.4.0 contains a vulnerability that allows users with limited site privileges, such as subscribers, to upload potentially malicious PHP files by disguising them as ZIP archives. This flaw may enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a significant security risk to the affected WordPress installations. Website administrators should ensure they are using the latest version of the plugin to mitigate this vulnerability.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c837eaf3-fafd-45a2-8f5e-...

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

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