CVE-2023-4238

HIGH

WordPress Plugin <2.5.2 - Code Injection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The Prevent files / folders access WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 does not validate files to be uploaded, which could allow attackers to upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit vdb-entry technical-description
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/53816136-4b1a-4b7d-b73b-08a90c2a638f

Scores

CVSS v3 7.2
EPSS 0.2467
EPSS Percentile 96.3%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

Status published
Products (1)
miniorange/prevent_files_\/_folders_access < 2.5.2
Published Sep 25, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026