CVE-2023-6925
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The Unlimited Addons for WPBakery Page Builder WordPress plugin contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability (CVE-2023-6925) in versions up to and including 1.0.42. The vulnerability stems from insufficient file type validation in the 'importZipFile' function. This security flaw was discovered and reported by Wordfence, with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (High) (Wordfence).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient file type validation in the 'importZipFile' function, which allows authenticated users with appropriate plugin access permissions to upload arbitrary files to the affected site's server. The CVSS v3.1 vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction needed, and high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow authenticated attackers with editor or contributor role permissions to upload malicious files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. The high CVSS score reflects the severe potential impact on system security, including complete compromise of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (Wordfence).

Mitigation and workarounds

Website administrators should immediately update the Unlimited Addons for WPBakery Page Builder plugin to a version newer than 1.0.42. If immediate updating is not possible, administrators should review and restrict plugin access permissions to trusted users only (NVD).

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