CVE-2023-0477 Auto Featured Image < 3.9.16 - Author+ Arbitrary File Upload
Authors can upload arbitrary files, including PHP, via an AJAX endpoint due to incorrect validation, leading to remote code execution.
- 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-2023-0477?
CVE-2023-0477 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail), published on 13 Mar 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) WordPress plugin before 3.9.16 includes an AJAX endpoint that allows any user with at least Author privileges to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP files. This is caused by incorrect file extension validation.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0477?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cm-Wp Auto Featured Image.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0477?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0477 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-0477 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0477 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xv6m-g863-2r99.