CVE-2023-2278 WP Directory Kit <= 1.1.9 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion via wdk_public_action
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit a local file inclusion vulnerability in WP Directory Kit to execute arbitrary PHP code or read sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-2278?
CVE-2023-2278 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in wpdirectorykit WP Directory Kit, published on 13 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 1.1.9 via the 'wdk_public_action' function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2278?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpdirectorykit Wp Directory Kit.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2278?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2278 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2023-2278 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2278 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in wpdirectorykit WP Directory Kit
- CVE-2025-13390 WP Directory Kit <= 1.4.4 - Authentication Bypass to Privilege Escalation via Account Takeover
- CVE-2024-3217 WP Directory Kit <= 1.3.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection
- CVE-2024-37487 WordPress WP Directory Kit plugin <= 1.3.5 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
- CVE-2024-29774 WordPress WP Directory Kit plugin <= 1.2.9 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
- CVE-2023-2351 Missing authorization in WP Directory Kit
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rpmj-pwv6-6rvf.