CVE-2023-6623

Public Exploit
Essential Blocks < 4.4.3 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion

Description

The Essential Blocks WordPress plugin before 4.4.3 does not prevent unauthenticated attackers from overwriting local variables when rendering templates over the REST API, which may lead to Local File Inclusion attacks.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 89.38% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Essential Blocks
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/633c28e0-0c9e-4e68-9424-55c32789b41f exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description
https://wpscan.com/blog/file-inclusion-vulnerability-fixed-in-essential-blocks-4-4-3/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6623?
CVE-2023-6623 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6623?
To fix CVE-2023-6623, 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-2023-6623 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-6623 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~89% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-6623?
CVE-2023-6623 affects Unknown Essential Blocks.
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