CVE-2023-5199 PHP to Page <= 0.3 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Local File Inclusion to Remote Code Execution via Shortcode
Authenticated attackers can achieve remote code execution via local file inclusion in the PHP to Page WordPress plugin.
- 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-2023-5199?
CVE-2023-5199 is a critical vulnerability in bloafer PHP to Page, published on 30 Oct 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The PHP to Page plugin for WordPress is vulnerable Local File Inclusion to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 0.3 via the 'php-to-page' shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or above, to include local file and potentially execute code on the server. While subscribers may need to poison log files or otherwise get a file installed in order to achieve remote code execution, author and above users can upload files by default and achieve remote code execution easily.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5199?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php to Page Project Php to Page.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5199?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5199 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-5199 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5199 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pwfp-gqpx-2mgg.