Arbitrary file upload in E2pdf
CVE-2023-6826
The E2Pdf plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation on the 'import_action' function in versions up to, and including, 1.20.25. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with a role that the administrator previously granted access to the plugin, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.013 (68.7th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 69th percentile — 68.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.013 · newest: 0.013 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/03faec37-2cce-4e14-92f2-d941a… (Third Party Advisory)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/e2pdf/trunk/classes/controller/e2pdf-templat… (Product)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/e2pdf/trunk/classes/controller/e2pdf-templat… (Product)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3009695/e2pdf (Product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-6826?
- CVE-2023-6826 is a high-severity vulnerability in E2pdf, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2023-12-15.
- How severe is CVE-2023-6826?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-6826 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.