8.8
HIGH
CVE-2023-2996
Jetpack Remote File Manipulation and Code Execution Vulnerability
Description

The Jetpack WordPress plugin before 12.1.1 does not validate uploaded files, allowing users with author roles or above to manipulate existing files on the site, deleting arbitrary files, and in rare cases achieve Remote Code Execution via phar deserialization.

INFO

Published Date :

June 27, 2023, 2:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 7:59 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-2996 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Automattic jetpack
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-2996.

URL Resource
https://jetpack.com/blog/jetpack-12-1-1-critical-security-update/ Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/52d221bd-ae42-435d-a90a-60a5ae530663 Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://jetpack.com/blog/jetpack-12-1-1-critical-security-update/ Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/52d221bd-ae42-435d-a90a-60a5ae530663 Exploit Third Party Advisory

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-2996 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • Cybersecurity News
WordPress.org Free Services Suspended: What It Means for Users and Developers

Matt Mullenweg, WordPress co-founder and Automattic CEO, has pulled the plug on several key services for free WordPress.org users. New account registrations, plugin/theme submissions, and even photo u ... Read more

Published Date: Dec 24, 2024 (1 day ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-2996 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://jetpack.com/blog/jetpack-12-1-1-critical-security-update/
    Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/52d221bd-ae42-435d-a90a-60a5ae530663
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 07, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CWE WPScan CWE-20
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jul. 03, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://jetpack.com/blog/jetpack-12-1-1-critical-security-update/ No Types Assigned https://jetpack.com/blog/jetpack-12-1-1-critical-security-update/ Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/52d221bd-ae42-435d-a90a-60a5ae530663 No Types Assigned https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/52d221bd-ae42-435d-a90a-60a5ae530663 Exploit, Third Party Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:automattic:jetpack:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (excluding) 12.1.1
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-2996 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.27 }} -0.08%

score

0.67612

percentile

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