CVE-2023-32297 WordPress LWS Affiliation plugin <= 2.2.6 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
Attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in the LWS Affiliation WordPress plugin to include arbitrary local files, potentially leading to data disclosure or code execution.
- 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-2023-32297?
CVE-2023-32297 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in LWS Affiliation, published on 17 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in LWS LWS Affiliation allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects LWS Affiliation: from n/a through 2.2.6.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32297?
How do I fix CVE-2023-32297?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32297 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-2023-32297 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-32297 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x9x3-qj55-mc5x.