CVE-2023-4521
WordPress Import XML and RSS Feeds RCE Web Shell
Description
The Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress plugin before 2.1.5 contains a web shell, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform RCE. The plugin/vendor was not compromised and the files are the result of running a PoC for a previously reported issue (https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d4220025-2272-4d5f-9703-4b2ac4a51c42) and not deleting the created files when releasing the new version.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 25, 2023, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 7, 2023, 4:22 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
3.9
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-2023-4521.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de2cdb38-3a9f-448e-b564-a798d1e93481 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2023-4521 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2023-4521 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.
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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-94 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 26, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de2cdb38-3a9f-448e-b564-a798d1e93481 No Types Assigned https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de2cdb38-3a9f-448e-b564-a798d1e93481 Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:mooveagency:import_xml_and_rss_feeds:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.1.5
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-4521 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-4521
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
1.95 }} 0.36%
score
0.89039
percentile