Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-4596
The Forminator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to file type validation occurring after a file has been uploaded to the server in the upload_post_image() function in versions up to, and including, 1.24.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2023-4596
- cpe:2.3:a:incsub:forminator:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-4596
11.53%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 95 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-4596
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
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5.9
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Wordfence |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-4596
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The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.Assigned by: security@wordfence.com (Primary)
References for CVE-2023-4596
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51664
WordPress Plugin Forminator 1.24.6 - Unauthenticated Remote Command Execution - PHP webapps ExploitExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9cd87da6-1f4c-4a15-8ebb-6e0f8ef72513?source=cve
Forminator <= 1.24.6 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File UploadThird Party Advisory
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2954409/forminator/trunk/library/fields/postdata.php
Changeset 2954409 for forminator/trunk/library/fields/postdata.php – WordPress Plugin RepositoryPatch
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