Unauthenticated Attacker Can Include and Execute PHP Files on Server via Render_Action_Template Parameter
CVE-2023-6989

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 February 2024

What is CVE-2023-6989?

The Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows for local file inclusion due to an improper handling of the 'render_action_template' parameter. This shortcoming affects all versions up to 18.5.9, enabling unauthenticated attackers to exploit this flaw by including and executing arbitrary PHP files on the server. Such an exploit can lead to a full compromise of the web server, as it permits the execution of any PHP code embedded in the included files, posing a significant threat to the integrity and security of WordPress installations using this plugin.

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Affected Version(s)

Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security * <= 18.5.9

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...

EPSS Score

67% 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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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