CVE-2023-5601

Name: CVE-2023-5601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-06T21:15:10.063+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5601 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WooCommerce Ninja Forms Product Add-ons WordPress plugin before 1.7.1 does not validate the file to be uploaded, allowing any unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files to the server, leading to RCE.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WooCommerce Ninja Forms Product Add-ons WordPress plugin before 1.7.1 does not validate the file to be uploaded, allowing any unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files to the server, leading to RCE.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atomicwebstrategy	Woocommerce Ninja Forms Product Add-Ons	< 1.7.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0035ec5e-d405-4eb7-8fe4-29dd0c71e4bcExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0035ec5e-d405-4eb7-8fe4-29dd0c71e4bcExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5601?

How severe is CVE-2023-5601?

CVE-2023-5601 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5601?

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-2023-5601?

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Source: NVD / NIST