CVE-2023-5843 Ads by datafeedr.com <= 1.1.3 - Unauthenticated (Limited) Remote Code Execution
Unauthenticated attackers can execute limited code on the server via the Ads by datafeedr.com WordPress plugin.
- 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-2023-5843?
CVE-2023-5843 is a critical code injection vulnerability in datafeedrcom Ads by datafeedr.com, published on 30 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Ads by datafeedr.com plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 1.1.3 via the 'dfads_ajax_load_ads' function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server. The parameters of the callable function are limited, they cannot be specified arbitrarily.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5843?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Datafeedr Ads by Datafeedr.com.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5843?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5843 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2023-5843 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5843 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in datafeedrcom Ads by datafeedr.com
Sources
Also known as GHSA-97wj-4q63-7pp6.