CVE-2023-5939

Public Exploit

rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress < 4.6.16 - Admin+ RCE

Description

The rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress WordPress plugin before 4.6.16 loads the contents of the import file in an unsafe manner, leading to remote code execution by privileged users.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 3.53% Top 15%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/db5d41fc-bcd3-414f-aa99-54d5537007bc	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5939?: CVE-2023-5939 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5939?: To fix CVE-2023-5939, 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-2023-5939 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-5939 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5939?: CVE-2023-5939 affects Unknown rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress.

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