RCE in Josevega Display Custom Fields In The Frontend – Post And User Profile
CVE-2023-6996
The Display custom fields in the frontend – Post and User Profile Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Code Injection via the plugin's vg_display_data shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1 due to insufficient input validation and restriction on access to that shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to call arbitrary functions and execute code.
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
EPSS: 0.011 (61.5th 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
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-6996?
- CVE-2023-6996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Josevega Display Custom Fields In The Frontend – Post And User Profile, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-02-05.
- How severe is CVE-2023-6996?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-6996 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.