CVE-2023-6826 E2Pdf <= 1.20.25 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can upload arbitrary files via the import function, 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-2023-6826?

CVE-2023-6826 is a high-severity vulnerability in oleksandrz E2Pdf – Export Pdf Tool for WordPress, published on 15 Dec 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The E2Pdf plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation on the 'import_action' function in versions up to, and including, 1.20.25. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with a role that the administrator previously granted access to the plugin, 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-2023-6826?

It affects 1 product.

Products include E2pdf E2pdf.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6826?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6826 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-6826 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6826 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9qxf-hph3-rmgg.

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