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CVE-2023-5604

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.96%

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CVE-2023-5604 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Asgaros Forum WordPress plugin before 2.7.1 allows forum administrators, who may not be WordPress (super-)administrators, to set insecure configuration that allows unauthenticated users to upload dangerous files (e.g. .php, .phtml), potentially leading to remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Asgaros Forum WordPress plugin before 2.7.1 allows forum administrators, who may not be WordPress (super-)administrators, to set insecure configuration that allows unauthenticated users to upload dangerous files (e.g. .php, .phtml), potentially leading to remote code execution.

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
1.96%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AsgarosAsgaros Forum< 2.7.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5604?
The Asgaros Forum WordPress plugin before 2.7.1 allows forum administrators, who may not be WordPress (super-)administrators, to set insecure configuration that allows unauthenticated users to upload dangerous files (e.g. .php, .phtml), potentially leading to remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-5604?
CVE-2023-5604 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5604?
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