CVE-2023-37888

Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme <= 2.14.0 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion

criticalImproper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')

9.8

CVSS Score

9.8

CVSS Score

critical

Severity

2.15.0

Patched in

69d

Time to patch

Description

The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.14.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

High

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

Technical Details

Affected versions<=2.14.0

PublishedNovember 15, 2023

Last updatedJanuary 22, 2024

Affected pluginauxin-elements

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/09437329-f01a-4998-90ec-e4b2e271e896?source=api-prod

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