Vulnerability in Bowo Code Explorer
CVE-2023-5816
The Code Explorer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary external file reading in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5. This is due to the fact that the plugin does not restrict accessing files to those outside of the WordPress instance, though the intention of the plugin is to only access WordPress related files. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to read files outside of the WordPress instance.
EPSS: 0.005 (40.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Bowo Code_explorer
- Qriouslad Code Explorer — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
- security@wordfence.com
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5816?
- CVE-2023-5816 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bowo Code Explorer, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 4.9/10. Published 2024-10-30.
- How severe is CVE-2023-5816?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.9 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-5816 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.