CVE-2023-5843
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
9.1 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The Ads by datafeedr.com plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 1.1.3 via the 'dfads_ajax_load_ads' function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server. The parameters of the callable function are limited, they cannot be specified arbitrarily.
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-10-30
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-5843?
The Ads by datafeedr.com plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 1.1.3 via the 'dfads_ajax_load_ads' function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server. The parameters of the callable function are limited, they cannot be specified arbitrarily.
Is CVE-2023-5843 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-5843 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 9.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-5843?
CVE-2023-5843 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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