CVE-2023-4521
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CVE-2023-4521 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress plugin before 2.1.5 contains a web shell, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform RCE. The plugin/vendor was not compromised and the files are the result of running a PoC for a previously reported issue (https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d4220025-2272-4d5f-9703-4b2ac4a51c42) and not deleting the created files when releasing the new version.. EPSS estimates a 39.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress plugin before 2.1.5 contains a web shell, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform RCE. The plugin/vendor was not compromised and the files are the result of running a PoC for a previously reported issue (https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d4220025-2272-4d5f-9703-4b2ac4a51c42) and not deleting the created files when releasing the new version.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mooveagency | Import Xml And Rss Feeds | < 2.1.5 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de2cdb38-3a9f-448e-b564-a798d1e93481Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de2cdb38-3a9f-448e-b564-a798d1e93481Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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