CVE-2023-4314

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.26%

Last modified

CVE-2023-4314 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The wpDataTables WordPress plugin before 2.1.66 does not validate the "Serialized PHP array" input data before deserializing the data. This allows admins to deserialize arbitrary data which may lead to remote code execution if a suitable gadget chain is present on the server. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The wpDataTables WordPress plugin before 2.1.66 does not validate the "Serialized PHP array" input data before deserializing the data. This allows admins to deserialize arbitrary data which may lead to remote code execution if a suitable gadget chain is present on the server. This is impactful in environments where admin users should not be allowed to execute arbitrary code, such as multisite.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.26%

65.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Tms-OutsourceWpdatatables< 2.1.66

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4314?
The wpDataTables WordPress plugin before 2.1.66 does not validate the "Serialized PHP array" input data before deserializing the data. This allows admins to deserialize arbitrary data which may lead to remote code execution if a suitable gadget chain is present on the server. This is impactful in environments where admin users should not be allowed to execute arbitrary code, such as multisite.
How severe is CVE-2023-4314?
CVE-2023-4314 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4314?
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