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CVE-2023-2996

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.82%

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CVE-2023-2996 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Jetpack WordPress plugin before 12.1.1 does not validate uploaded files, allowing users with author roles or above to manipulate existing files on the site, deleting arbitrary files, and in rare cases achieve Remote Code Execution via phar deserialization.. EPSS estimates a 4.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Jetpack WordPress plugin before 12.1.1 does not validate uploaded files, allowing users with author roles or above to manipulate existing files on the site, deleting arbitrary files, and in rare cases achieve Remote Code Execution via phar deserialization.

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
4.82%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AutomatticJetpack< 12.1.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2996?
The Jetpack WordPress plugin before 12.1.1 does not validate uploaded files, allowing users with author roles or above to manipulate existing files on the site, deleting arbitrary files, and in rare cases achieve Remote Code Execution via phar deserialization.
How severe is CVE-2023-2996?
CVE-2023-2996 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2996?
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