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CVE-2023-37888 WordPress Phlox Core Elements plugin <= 2.14.0 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion vulnerability

High 7.6 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in the Phlox Core Elements plugin to include arbitrary local files, potentially leading to code execution or data disclosure.

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-2023-37888?

CVE-2023-37888 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in By Averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme, published on 17 May 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in By Averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: from n/a through 2.14.0.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-37888?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Averta Shortcodes and Extra Features for Phlox Theme.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37888?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-37888 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-2023-37888 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-37888 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-79r3-h45p-3c2x.

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