CVE-2023-54350: Missing Auth (CVSS 7.5)

Description

WordPress Augmented-Reality plugin contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the elFinder connector that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files. Attackers can send POST requests to the connector.minimal.php endpoint with mkfile and put commands to create malicious PHP files in the file_manager directory and execute them on the server.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0053

Probability of exploitation

0.41%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-306 Missing Authentication

References

Other References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51788 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-augmented-reality-plugin-remote-code-execution-unauthenticated

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-54350? +

WordPress Augmented-Reality plugin contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the elFinder connector that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files. Attackers can send POST requests to the connector.minimal.php endpoint with mkfile and put commands to create malicious PHP files in the file_manager directory and execute them on the server. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-54350? +

CVE-2023-54350 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0053, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-54350? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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