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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-6826
CVE-2023-6826:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The E2Pdf plugin for WordPress (CVE-2023-6826) contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in versions up to and including 1.20.25. The vulnerability was discovered in December 2023 and affects the 'import_action' function due to insufficient file type validation (NVD, WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper file type validation in the 'import_action' function. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (High) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) (Wordfence).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with appropriate plugin access permissions to upload arbitrary files to the affected site's server. This could potentially lead to remote code execution on the target system (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in version 1.20.26 of the E2Pdf plugin. Site administrators are strongly advised to update to this version or later to protect against potential exploitation (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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