Vulnerability · Published Sep 25, 2023 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2023-4300Import XML and RSS Feeds < 2.1.4 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Upload
High 7.2
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Import XML and RSS Feeds from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.0% (higher than 81% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.2High
Exploit odds (30 days)2.0%top 18.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
The Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress plugin before 2.1.4 does not filter file extensions for uploaded files, allowing an attacker to upload a malicious PHP file, leading to Remote Code Execution.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Import XML and RSS Feeds | 0 – before 2.1.4 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d4220025-2272-4d5f-9703-4b2ac4a51c42 exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description