CVE-2023-6826

Description

The E2Pdf plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation on the 'import_action' function in versions up to, and including, 1.20.25. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with a role that the administrator previously granted access to the plugin, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 7.29% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: oleksandrz E2Pdf – Export To Pdf Tool for WordPress
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/03faec37-2cce-4e14-92f2-d941ab1b4ce9?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/e2pdf/trunk/classes/controller/e2pdf-templates.php?rev=2993824#L753 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/e2pdf/trunk/classes/controller/e2pdf-templates.php?rev=2993824#L1488 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3009695/e2pdf#file0 product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6826?
CVE-2023-6826 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6826?
To fix CVE-2023-6826, 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-2023-6826 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-6826 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-6826?
CVE-2023-6826 affects oleksandrz E2Pdf – Export To Pdf Tool for WordPress.
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