CVE-2023-6933
CRITICALCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
93.3%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
The Better Search Replace plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.4 via deserialization of untrusted input. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object. No POP chain is present in the vulnerable plugin. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.
Technical Details
- Published
- 2/5/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-6933?
The Better Search Replace plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.4 via deserialization of untrusted input. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object. No POP chain is present in the vulnerable plugin. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.
Is CVE-2023-6933 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-6933 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 93.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-6933?
CVE-2023-6933 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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