Vulnerability · Published Mar 13, 2023 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2023-0477Auto Featured Image < 3.9.16 - Author+ Arbitrary File Upload
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.6% (higher than 77% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.6%top 23.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) WordPress plugin before 3.9.16 includes an AJAX endpoint that allows any user with at least Author privileges to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP files. This is caused by incorrect file extension validation.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) | 0 – before 3.9.16 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e5ef74a2-e04a-4a14-bd0e-d6910cd1c4b4 exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description