CVE-2023-1381
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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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
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- Status
- Modified
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