CVE-2023-2278

Public Exploit

Description

The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 1.1.9 via the 'wdk_public_action' function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.40%

Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: listingthemes WP Directory Kit

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/87399a07-d2d8-42cd-81f0-9060f6cfff48?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpdirectorykit/tags/1.1.8/vendor/Winter_MVC/core/mvc_loader.php#L91	exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2904689/wpdirectorykit/trunk/vendor/Winter_MVC/core/mvc_loader.php	patch release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2278?: CVE-2023-2278 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2278?: To fix CVE-2023-2278, 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-2023-2278 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-2278 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-2023-2278?: CVE-2023-2278 affects listingthemes WP Directory Kit.

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