CVE-2023-4596

Public Exploit

Description

The Forminator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to file type validation occurring after a file has been uploaded to the server in the upload_post_image() function in versions up to, and including, 1.24.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 93.48% Top 5%

Third-Party Advisory exploit-db.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: wpmudev Forminator – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9cd87da6-1f4c-4a15-8ebb-6e0f8ef72513?source=cve	third party advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51664	third party advisory vdb entry exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2954409/forminator/trunk/library/fields/postdata.php	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4596?: CVE-2023-4596 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4596?: To fix CVE-2023-4596, 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-2023-4596 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-4596 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~93% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-4596?: CVE-2023-4596 affects wpmudev Forminator – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder.

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