CVE-2023-0080

Public Exploit
Customer Reviews for WooCommerce < 5.16.0 - Contributor+ LFI

Description

The Customer Reviews for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 5.16.0 does not validate one of its shortcode attribute, which could allow users with a contributor role and above to include arbitrary files via a traversal attack. This could also allow them to read non PHP files and retrieve their content. RCE could also be achieved if the attacker manage to upload a malicious image containing PHP code, and then include it via the affected attribute, on a default WP install, authors could easily achieve that given that they have the upload_file capability.

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.96% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Customer Reviews for WooCommerce
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6b0d63ed-e244-4f20-8f10-a6e0c7ccadd4 exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0080?
CVE-2023-0080 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0080?
To fix CVE-2023-0080, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-0080 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-0080 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-0080?
CVE-2023-0080 affects Unknown Customer Reviews for WooCommerce.
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