CVE-2023-28170 WordPress Theme Demo Import Plugin <= 1.1.1 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload

Q: What is CVE-2023-28170?

CVE-2023-28170 is a critical vulnerability in Themely Theme Demo Import, published on 20 Dec 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2023-28170 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28170 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-28170?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28170 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Critical 9.1 Published 20 Dec 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

An attacker can upload malicious files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution on WordPress sites using the Theme Demo Import plugin.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-28170?

CVE-2023-28170 is a critical vulnerability in Themely Theme Demo Import, published on 20 Dec 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Themely Theme Demo Import.This issue affects Theme Demo Import: from n/a through 1.1.1.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28170?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Themely Theme Demo Import.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28170?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28170 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-28170 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28170 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2022-1538 Theme-Demo-Importer < 1.1.1 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Upload High 7.2

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q573-xfg5-jv9w.