CVE-2023-5604 Asgaros Forum < 2.7.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can upload malicious files if forum administrators enable insecure settings, leading to remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-5604?

CVE-2023-5604 is a critical vulnerability in Unknown Asgaros Forum, published on 27 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Asgaros Forum WordPress plugin before 2.7.1 allows forum administrators, who may not be WordPress (super-)administrators, to set insecure configuration that allows unauthenticated users to upload dangerous files (e.g. .php, .phtml), potentially leading to remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-94, CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5604?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Asgaros Asgaros Forum.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5604?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5604 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-5604 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5604 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7862-qcxg-7h4c.

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