CVE-2023-6316 MW WP Form <= 5.0.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files via the MW WP Form plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server.

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-2023-6316?

CVE-2023-6316 is a critical vulnerability in inc2734 MW WP Form, published on 11 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The MW WP Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the '_single_file_upload' function in versions up to, and including, 5.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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-2023-6316?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mw Wp Form Project Mw Wp Form.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6316?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6316 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-6316 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6316 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3w6w-q6rh-xhgj.

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