CVE-2023-1381 WP Meta SEO < 4.5.5 - Author+ PHAR Deserialization
An attacker with Author privileges can achieve remote code execution via PHAR deserialization in the WP Meta SEO plugin.
- 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-2023-1381?
CVE-2023-1381 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Unknown WP Meta SEO, published on 10 Apr 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP Meta SEO WordPress plugin before 4.5.5 does not validate image file paths before attempting to manipulate the image files, leading to a PHAR deserialization vulnerability. Furthermore, the plugin contains a gadget chain which may be used in certain configurations to achieve remote code execution.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1381?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomunited Wp Meta Seo.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1381?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1381 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2023-1381 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-1381 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown WP Meta SEO
- CVE-2023-0875 WP Meta SEO < 4.5.3 - Subscriber+ SQLi
- CVE-2023-6961 WP Meta SEO <= 4.5.12 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Referer header
- CVE-2024-45456 WordPress WP Meta SEO plugin <= 4.5.13 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
- CVE-2023-0876 WP Meta SEO < 4.5.3 - Subscriber+ Improper Authorization causing Arbitrary Redirect
- CVE-2024-45455 WordPress WP Meta SEO plugin <= 4.5.13 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r57w-p77g-3j43.