Vulnerability · Published Sep 25, 2023 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2023-4521Import XML and RSS Feeds < 2.1.5 - Unauthenticated RCE
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-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 40.8% (higher than 99% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Nuclei.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)40.8%top 1.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack tooling1Nuclei
Official description
The Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress plugin before 2.1.5 contains a web shell, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform RCE. The plugin/vendor was not compromised and the files are the result of running a PoC for a previously reported issue (https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d4220025-2272-4d5f-9703-4b2ac4a51c42) and not deleting the created files when releasing the new version.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Import XML and RSS Feeds | 2.1.4 – before 2.1.5 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de2cdb38-3a9f-448e-b564-a798d1e93481 exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description