CVE-2023-3720

Name: CVE-2023-3720
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-30T15:15:09.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-3720 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Upload Media By URL WordPress plugin before 1.0.8 does not have CSRF check when uploading files, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins upload files (including HTML containing JS code for users with the unfiltered_html capability) on their behalf.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Upload Media By URL WordPress plugin before 1.0.8 does not have CSRF check when uploading files, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins upload files (including HTML containing JS code for users with the unfiltered_html capability) on their behalf.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Notetoservices	Upload Media By Url	< 1.0.8

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/16375a7f-0a9f-4961-8510-d047ffbf3954Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/16375a7f-0a9f-4961-8510-d047ffbf3954Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3720?

How severe is CVE-2023-3720?

CVE-2023-3720 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3720?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-3720?

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Source: NVD / NIST