CVE-2023-47873 WordPress WP Child Theme Generator plugin <= 1.0.9 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can upload malicious files to the WP Child Theme Generator plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution on the WordPress site.

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-2023-47873?

CVE-2023-47873 is a critical vulnerability in WEN Solutions WP Child Theme Generator, published on 26 Mar 2024. 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 WEN Solutions WP Child Theme Generator.This issue affects WP Child Theme Generator: from n/a through 1.0.9.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-47873?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wensolutions Wp Child Theme Generator.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47873?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-47873 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-47873 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-47873 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6cr3-7r4p-pwrg.

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