CVE-2023-0255 Enable Media Replace < 4.0.2 - Author+ Arbitrary File Upload

Q: What is CVE-2023-0255?

CVE-2023-0255 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown Enable Media Replace, published on 13 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2023-0255 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0255 exists.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-0255?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0255 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 8.8 Published 13 Feb 2023 Updated 21 Mar 2025

Authors can upload arbitrary files, including PHP shells, leading to remote code execution on affected WordPress sites.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-0255?

CVE-2023-0255 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown Enable Media Replace, published on 13 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Enable Media Replace WordPress plugin before 4.0.2 does not prevent authors from uploading arbitrary files to the site, which may allow them to upload PHP shells on affected sites.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0255?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Shortpixel Enable Media Replace.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0255?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0255 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-0255 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0255 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j47r-gcvh-59g7.