CVE-2023-4521
The Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress plugin before 2.1.5 contains a web shell, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform RCE.
Does this matter?
EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 40.6%, higher than 99% of all known CVEs. Patch or mitigate before the next change window.
Description
The Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress plugin before 2.1.5 contains a web shell, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform RCE. The plugin/vendor was not compromised and the files are the result of running a PoC for a previously reported issue (https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d4220025-2272-4d5f-9703-4b2ac4a51c42) and not deleting the created files when releasing the new version.
- CVSS 3.1
- 9.8 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 40.55% probability · 99th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- mooveagency/import xml and rss feeds
- Source
- contact@wpscan.com
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de2cdb38-3a9f-448e-b564-a798d1e93481Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de2cdb38-3a9f-448e-b564-a798d1e93481Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.