CVE-2023-1381
HIGHWP Meta SEO < 4.5.5 - PHAR Deserialization and Remote Code Execution via Image File Path Manipulation
Title source: llmDescription
The WP Meta SEO WordPress plugin before 4.5.5 does not validate image file paths before attempting to manipulate the image files, leading to a PHAR deserialization vulnerability. Furthermore, the plugin contains a gadget chain which may be used in certain configurations to achieve remote code execution.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.wpscan.com/uncovering-a-phar-deserialization-vulnerability-in-wp-meta-seo-and-escalating-to-rce/
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit
vdb-entry
technical-description
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f140a928-d297-4bd1-8552-bfebcedba536
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0169
EPSS Percentile
74.1%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-502
Status
published
Products (1)
joomunited/wp_meta_seo
< 4.5.5
Published
Apr 10, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026