CVE-2023-50897 WordPress Media File Renamer plugin <= 5.7.7 - Arbitrary File Rename lead to RCE vulnerability
Attackers can upload malicious files to achieve remote code execution in WordPress sites using the Media File Renamer plugin.
- 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-2023-50897?
CVE-2023-50897 is a critical vulnerability in Meow Apps Media File Renamer, published on 5 Jan 2026. 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 Meow Apps Media File Renamer allows Using Malicious Files.This issue affects Media File Renamer: from n/a through 5.7.7.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50897?
How do I fix CVE-2023-50897?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50897 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-50897 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-50897 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8m2h-8f3p-p428.