CVE-2023-6140

Name: CVE-2023-6140
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-08T19:15:10.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-6140 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Essential Real Estate WordPress plugin before 4.4.0 does not prevent users with limited privileges on the site, like subscribers, from momentarily uploading malicious PHP files disguised as ZIP archives, which may lead to remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Essential Real Estate WordPress plugin before 4.4.0 does not prevent users with limited privileges on the site, like subscribers, from momentarily uploading malicious PHP files disguised as ZIP archives, which may lead to remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
G5plus	Essential Real Estate	< 4.4.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c837eaf3-fafd-45a2-8f5e-03afb28a765bExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c837eaf3-fafd-45a2-8f5e-03afb28a765bExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6140?

How severe is CVE-2023-6140?

CVE-2023-6140 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6140?

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-2023-6140?

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Source: NVD / NIST