CVE-2023-4636

Public Exploit

Description

The WordPress File Sharing Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in versions up to, and including, 2.0.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.

4.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 2.21% Top 20%

Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: deepakkite WordPress File Sharing Plugin

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1df04293-87e9-4ab4-975d-54d36a993ab0?source=cve	third party advisory
https://github.com/xsn1210/vul2/blob/main/xss%5BWordPressFile%5D%20.md	third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2961909/user-private-files	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4636?: CVE-2023-4636 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4636?: To fix CVE-2023-4636, 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-2023-4636 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-4636 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-2023-4636?: CVE-2023-4636 affects deepakkite WordPress File Sharing Plugin.

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