CVE-2023-0159
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CVE-2023-0159 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Extensive VC Addons for WPBakery page builder WordPress plugin before 1.9.1 does not validate a parameter passed to the php extract function when loading templates, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to override the template path to read arbitrary files from the hosts file system. This may be escalated to RCE using PHP filter chains.. EPSS estimates a 55.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Extensive VC Addons for WPBakery page builder WordPress plugin before 1.9.1 does not validate a parameter passed to the php extract function when loading templates, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to override the template path to read arbitrary files from the hosts file system. This may be escalated to RCE using PHP filter chains.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wprealize | Extensive Vc Addons For Wpbakery Page Builder | < 1.9.1 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/239ea870-66e5-4754-952e-74d4dd60b809Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/239ea870-66e5-4754-952e-74d4dd60b809Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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