CVE-2023-4300 Import XML and RSS Feeds < 2.1.4 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Upload

High 7.2 Published Updated

An admin-level attacker can upload malicious PHP files due to missing extension filtering, leading to remote code execution.

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-2023-4300?

CVE-2023-4300 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown Import XML and RSS Feeds, published on 25 Sep 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress plugin before 2.1.4 does not filter file extensions for uploaded files, allowing an attacker to upload a malicious PHP file, leading to Remote Code Execution.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4300?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mooveagency Import Xml and Rss Feeds.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4300?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4300 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-4300 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4300 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5qfc-w62v-vw7j.

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