Remote Content Shortcode <= 1.5 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via shortcode

2023-10-12 00:00

Kévin Mosbahi (Mika)

Strategic Overview

Status

Unpatched

Affected PluginRemote Content Shortcode

Affected Version<= 1.5

CVSS6.3Medium

CVECVE-2023-45652

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Vulnerability Overview

The Remote Content Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 1.5 via the plugin's shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges and above to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement. --- 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-2023-45652 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d1568e8d-9ea5-4673-a657-03e89cfb6000

CVSS Vector

6.3

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow

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