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CVE-2023-5762: 
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The Filr WordPress plugin before version 1.2.3.6 contains a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability that allows users with Author-level privileges to execute operating system commands and potentially fully compromise the server (WPScan, NVD). The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on November 13, 2023.

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a Code Injection (CWE-94) with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 HIGH (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). The issue allows attackers to upload files with the 'phar' extension containing malicious code through the plugin's dashboard, which can then be executed via the WordPress uploads directory (WPScan).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers with Author-level access to execute arbitrary operating system commands, potentially leading to full server compromise. The attacker can gain complete control over the affected WordPress installation and potentially the underlying server (NVD, WPScan).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users should immediately upgrade to Filr WordPress plugin version 1.2.3.6 or later, which contains fixes for this vulnerability (WPScan).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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