CVE-2023-1381

Name: CVE-2023-1381
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-10T15:15:07.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1381 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Meta SEO WordPress plugin before 4.5.5 does not validate image file paths before attempting to manipulate the image files, leading to a PHAR deserialization vulnerability. Furthermore, the plugin contains a gadget chain which may be used in certain configurations to achieve remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Meta SEO WordPress plugin before 4.5.5 does not validate image file paths before attempting to manipulate the image files, leading to a PHAR deserialization vulnerability. Furthermore, the plugin contains a gadget chain which may be used in certain configurations to achieve remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.69%

74.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomunited	Wp Meta Seo	< 4.5.5

References

https://blog.wpscan.com/uncovering-a-phar-deserialization-vulnerability-in-wp-meta-seo-and-escalating-to-rce/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f140a928-d297-4bd1-8552-bfebcedba536Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.wpscan.com/uncovering-a-phar-deserialization-vulnerability-in-wp-meta-seo-and-escalating-to-rce/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f140a928-d297-4bd1-8552-bfebcedba536Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1381?

How severe is CVE-2023-1381?

CVE-2023-1381 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1381?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST