Vulnerability in Miniorange Prevent Files \/ Folders Access

CVE-2023-4238

The Prevent files / folders access WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 does not validate files to be uploaded, which could allow attackers to upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server.

EPSS: 0.013 (67.4th 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

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4238?
CVE-2023-4238 is a high-severity vulnerability in Miniorange Prevent Files \/ Folders Access, classified under CWE-434 UNRESTRICTED UPLOAD OF FILE WITH DANGEROUS TYPE. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2023-09-25.
How severe is CVE-2023-4238?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-4238 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.