CVE-2023-4238 (GCVE-0-2023-4238)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-09-25 15:56 – Updated: 2025-04-22 20:03
VLAI
Title
Prevent files / folders access < 2.5.2 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Upload
Summary
The Prevent files / folders access WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 does not validate files to be uploaded, which could allow attackers to upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server.
Severity
7.2 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: poc Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
Assigner
References
URL Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/53816136-4b1a-4b… exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Unknown Prevent files / folders access Affected: 0 , < 2.5.2 (custom)
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Credits
Dmitrii WPScan
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