MainWP File Uploader Extension <= 4.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Deletion

2023-01-17 00:00

Dave Jong

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 4.1.1

Affected PluginMainWP File Uploader Extension

Affected Version<= 4.1

CVSS8.1High

CVECVE-2023-23653

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Vulnerability Overview

The MainWP File Uploader Extension for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file download. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete arbitrary files from the affected site.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 4.1.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-23653 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3a0faf14-77bf-4776-8685-12a348a4a6c8

CVSS Vector

8.1

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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