CRITICAL

CVE-2023-4521

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

92.6%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress plugin before 2.1.5 contains a web shell, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform RCE. The plugin/vendor was not compromised and the files are the result of running a PoC for a previously reported issue (https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d4220025-2272-4d5f-9703-4b2ac4a51c42) and not deleting the created files when releasing the new version.

Technical details

Published
9/25/2023

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4521?

The Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress plugin before 2.1.5 contains a web shell, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform RCE. The plugin/vendor was not compromised and the files are the result of running a PoC for a previously reported issue (https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d4220025-2272-4d5f-9703-4b2ac4a51c42) and not deleting the created files when releasing the new version.

Is CVE-2023-4521 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2023-4521 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 92.6%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-4521?

CVE-2023-4521 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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