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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-1406
CVE-2023-1406:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-1406 affects the JetEngine WordPress plugin versions before 3.1.3.1. The vulnerability was discovered and publicly disclosed on March 20, 2023. This security issue impacts WordPress installations running the affected versions of the JetEngine plugin (WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from the plugin's inadequate validation of uploaded files, which fails to properly ensure that uploaded files are not executable. This implementation flaw has been classified as a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (High), falling under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Injection and CWE-94 classification (WPScan).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers with Author or higher privileges to execute arbitrary code on the affected WordPress installations, potentially leading to complete system compromise (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in JetEngine version 3.1.3.1. Users are strongly advised to update to this version or later to mitigate the risk (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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