CVE-2023-50897

Name: CVE-2023-50897
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-05T14:15:52.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50897 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Meow Apps Media File Renamer allows Using Malicious Files.This issue affects Media File Renamer: from n/a through 5.7.7.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Meow Apps Media File Renamer allows Using Malicious Files.This issue affects Media File Renamer: from n/a through 5.7.7.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

References

https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/media-file-renamer/vulnerability/wordpress-media-file-renamer-plugin-5-7-7-arbitrary-file-rename-lead-to-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50897?

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Meow Apps Media File Renamer allows Using Malicious Files.This issue affects Media File Renamer: from n/a through 5.7.7.

How severe is CVE-2023-50897?

CVE-2023-50897 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50897?

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Source: NVD / NIST