CVE-2023-6636 Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks <= 7.6.2 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload

High 7.2 Published Updated

Administrators can upload arbitrary files due to missing validation, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server.

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-2023-6636?

CVE-2023-6636 is a high-severity vulnerability in wpsoul Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks, published on 11 Jan 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation on the 'gspb_save_files' function in versions up to, and including, 7.6.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with administrator-level capabilities or 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-2023-6636?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wpsoul Greenshift.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6636?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6636 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-6636 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6636 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m9qx-32gr-cfqv.

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