CVE-2023-1478

Public Exploit
Hummingbird < 3.4.2 - Unauthenticated Path Traversal

Description

The Hummingbird WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 does not validate the generated file path for page cache files before writing them, leading to a path traversal vulnerability in the page cache module.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.47%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Hummingbird
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/512a9ba4-01c0-4614-a991-efdc7fe51abe third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1478?
CVE-2023-1478 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1478?
To fix CVE-2023-1478, 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-2023-1478 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-1478 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-1478?
CVE-2023-1478 affects Unknown Hummingbird.
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