What is CVE-2023-0255?

CVE-2023-0255 is a high-severity vulnerability in Shortpixel Enable_media_replace, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-02-13.

How severe is CVE-2023-0255?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2023-0255 known to be exploited?

3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Arbitrary file upload in Shortpixel Enable_media_replace

CVE-2023-0255

The Enable Media Replace WordPress plugin before 4.0.2 does not prevent authors from uploading arbitrary files to the site, which may allow them to upload PHP shells on affected sites.

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.011 (61.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Shortpixel Enable_media_replace
Unknown Enable Media Replace — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-434 — Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

contact@wpscan.com (Exploit, technical-description, Third Party Advisory, exploit, vdb-entry)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0255?: CVE-2023-0255 is a high-severity vulnerability in Shortpixel Enable_media_replace, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-02-13.
How severe is CVE-2023-0255?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-0255 known to be exploited?: 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.