CVE-2023-28408 Path traversal in MW WP Form
Remote unauthenticated attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in MW WP Form to read sensitive files or cause denial of service.
- 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-2023-28408?
CVE-2023-28408 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Monkey Wrench Inc. MW WP Form, published on 23 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in MW WP Form versions v4.4.2 and earlier allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to alter the website or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition, and obtain sensitive information depending on settings.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28408?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mw Wp Form Project Mw Wp Form.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28408?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28408 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-2023-28408 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28408 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Monkey Wrench Inc. MW WP Form
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3q42-588x-m4gv.