Path Traversal in Textpattern
CVE-2023-36220
Directory Traversal vulnerability in Textpattern CMS v4.8.8 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain access to sensitive information via the plugin Upload function.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.029 (85.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Textpattern — versions 4.8.8
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Product)
- cve@mitre.org (Release Notes)
- cve@mitre.org (Product)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-36220?
- CVE-2023-36220 is a high-severity vulnerability in Textpattern, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2023-08-07.
- How severe is CVE-2023-36220?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-36220 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.