CVE-2023-45603

WordPress User Submitted Posts Plugin <= 20230902 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Jeff Starr User Submitted Posts – Enable Users to Submit Posts from the Front End.This issue affects User Submitted Posts – Enable Users to Submit Posts from the Front End: from n/a through 20230902.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 20230914 or a higher version.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.16% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Jeff Starr User Submitted Posts – Enable Users to Submit Posts from the Front End
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/user-submitted-posts/wordpress-user-submitted-posts-plugin-20230902-unauthenticated-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45603?
CVE-2023-45603 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-45603?
To fix CVE-2023-45603: Update to 20230914 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-45603 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-45603 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-45603?
CVE-2023-45603 affects Jeff Starr User Submitted Posts – Enable Users to Submit Posts from the Front End.
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