CVE-2023-5816
"WordPress Code Explorer Plugin Remote File Disclosure"
Description
The Code Explorer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary external file reading in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5. This is due to the fact that the plugin does not restrict accessing files to those outside of the WordPress instance, though the intention of the plugin is to only access WordPress related files. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to read files outside of the WordPress instance.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 30, 2024, 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 6, 2024, 11:07 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
1.2
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-2023-5816.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-explorer/#developers | Product |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/42ecc4e5-d660-472f-823d-a29b84cdf041?source=cve | Third Party Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 06, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Changed Reference Type https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-explorer/#developers No Types Assigned https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-explorer/#developers Product Changed Reference Type https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/42ecc4e5-d660-472f-823d-a29b84cdf041?source=cve No Types Assigned https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/42ecc4e5-d660-472f-823d-a29b84cdf041?source=cve Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-Other Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:bowo:code_explorer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (including) 1.4.5 -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 30, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Code Explorer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary external file reading in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5. This is due to the fact that the plugin does not restrict accessing files to those outside of the WordPress instance, though the intention of the plugin is to only access WordPress related files. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to read files outside of the WordPress instance. Added Reference Wordfence https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/42ecc4e5-d660-472f-823d-a29b84cdf041?source=cve [No types assigned] Added Reference Wordfence https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-explorer/#developers [No types assigned] Added CWE Wordfence CWE-73 Added CVSS V3.1 Wordfence AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-5816 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-2023-5816
weaknesses.