CRITICAL

CVE-2023-4596

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

93.1%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The Forminator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to file type validation occurring after a file has been uploaded to the server in the upload_post_image() function in versions up to, and including, 1.24.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Technical details

Published
8/30/2023

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4596?

The Forminator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to file type validation occurring after a file has been uploaded to the server in the upload_post_image() function in versions up to, and including, 1.24.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Is CVE-2023-4596 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2023-4596 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 93.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-4596?

CVE-2023-4596 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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