Arbitrary file upload in Rtcamp Rtmedia

CVE-2023-5931

The rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress WordPress plugin before 4.6.16 does not validate files to be uploaded, which could allow attackers with a low-privilege account (e.g. subscribers) to upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.008 (53.4th 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

  • Rtcamp Rtmedia
  • Unknown Rtmedia For Wordpress, Buddypress And Bbpress — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5931?
CVE-2023-5931 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rtcamp Rtmedia, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-12-26.
How severe is CVE-2023-5931?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-5931 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.