CVE-2023-23700

WordPress OceanWP theme <= 3.4.1 - Authenticated Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in OceanWP allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects OceanWP: from n/a through 3.4.1.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 3.4.2 or a higher version.

Category

7.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.33%
Affected: OceanWP OceanWP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/oceanwp/wordpress-oceanwp-theme-3-4-1-authenticated-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23700?
CVE-2023-23700 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-23700?
To fix CVE-2023-23700: Update to 3.4.2 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-23700 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-23700 is being actively exploited. 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-2023-23700?
CVE-2023-23700 affects OceanWP OceanWP.
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