CVE-2023-47840

WordPress Qode Essential Addons Plugin <= 1.5.2 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Description

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Qode Interactive Qode Essential Addons.This issue affects Qode Essential Addons: from n/a through 1.5.2.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 1.5.3 or a higher version.

Category

9.9
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 18.83% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Qode Interactive Qode Essential Addons
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/qode-essential-addons/wordpress-qode-essential-addons-plugin-1-5-2-arbitrary-plugin-installation-and-activation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-47840?
CVE-2023-47840 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-47840?
To fix CVE-2023-47840: Update to 1.5.3 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-47840 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-47840 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~19% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-47840?
CVE-2023-47840 affects Qode Interactive Qode Essential Addons.
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