CVE-2023-28409

Description

Unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type exists in MW WP Form versions v4.4.2 and earlier, which may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to upload an arbitrary file.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 3.60% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory 2inc.org
Affected: Monkey Wrench Inc. MW WP Form
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://plugins.2inc.org/mw-wp-form/blog/2023/05/08/752/ vendor advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN01093915/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28409?
CVE-2023-28409 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28409?
To fix CVE-2023-28409, 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-2023-28409 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-28409 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-28409?
CVE-2023-28409 affects Monkey Wrench Inc. MW WP Form.
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