CVE-2023-2688

Description

The WordPress File Upload and WordPress File Upload Pro plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Path Traversal in versions up to, and including, 4.19.1 via the vulnerable parameter wfu_newpath. This allows administrator-level attackers to move files uploaded with the plugin (located in wp-content/uploads by default) outside of the web root.

4.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.16%

Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: nickboss WordPress File Upload

Affected: Unknown WordPress File Upload Pro

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/abd6eeac-0a7e-4762-809f-593cd85f303d?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2915978%40wp-file-upload%2Ftrunk&old=2909107%40wp-file-upload%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file2	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2688?: CVE-2023-2688 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2688?: To fix CVE-2023-2688, 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-2023-2688 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-2688 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-2023-2688?: CVE-2023-2688 affects nickboss WordPress File Upload, Unknown WordPress File Upload Pro.

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