Code Explorer <= 1.4.5 - Authenticated (Admin+) External File Reading

2024-10-29 00:00

Dmitrii Ignatyev

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 1.4.6

Affected PluginCode Explorer

Affected Version<= 1.4.5

CVSS4.9Medium

CVECVE-2023-5816

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Vulnerability Overview

The Code Explorer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary external file reading in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5. This is due to the fact that the plugin does not restrict accessing files to those outside of the WordPress instance, though the intention of the plugin is to only access WordPress related files. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to read files outside of the WordPress instance.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.4.6, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path) The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-5816 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/42ecc4e5-d660-472f-823d-a29b84cdf041

CVSS Vector

4.9

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredHigh
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone

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