CVE-2023-5199

Public Exploit

Description

The PHP to Page plugin for WordPress is vulnerable Local File Inclusion to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 0.3 via the 'php-to-page' shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or above, to include local file and potentially execute code on the server. While subscribers may need to poison log files or otherwise get a file installed in order to achieve remote code execution, author and above users can upload files by default and achieve remote code execution easily.

Category

9.9
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 4.86% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: bloafer PHP to Page
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5199?
CVE-2023-5199 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5199?
To fix CVE-2023-5199, 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-2023-5199 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-5199 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5199?
CVE-2023-5199 affects bloafer PHP to Page.
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