CVE-2023-5860 Icons Font Loader <= 1.1.2 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can upload arbitrary files via the Icons Font Loader plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution.

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-2023-5860?

CVE-2023-5860 is a high-severity vulnerability in bplugins Icons Font Loader – Load Web Fonts and Icon Libraries, published on 2 Nov 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Icons Font Loader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the upload function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5860?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bplugins Icons Font Loader.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5860?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5860 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-5860 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5860 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wq3q-4x7j-qggp.

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