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CVE-2023-2287:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-2287 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability affecting the Orbit Fox WordPress plugin (themeisle-companion) versions below 2.10.24. The vulnerability was discovered and publicly disclosed on May 2, 2023 (WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the stock photo import feature of the plugin, where it fails to properly limit URLs that can be used. This allows users with Author or higher privileges to specify arbitrary URLs, leading to Server-Side Request Forgery. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 5.5 (medium) and is classified under CWE-918. It aligns with the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Injection (WPScan).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability allows an authenticated user to force the server to make requests to arbitrary URLs of their choosing, potentially leading to unauthorized access to internal resources or services (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in version 2.10.24 of the Orbit Fox plugin. Users are 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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