SB2023083123 - Arbitrary file upload in Forminator plugin for WordPress
Published: August 31, 2023 Updated: June 21, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023083123
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4596)
CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file extension when uploading files within the upload_post_image() function. A remote non-authenticated attacker can upload and execute arbitrary file on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51664
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9cd87da6-1f4c-4a15-8ebb-6e0f8ef72513?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2954409/forminator/trunk/library/fields/postdata.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/forminator/forminator-1246-unauthenticated-arbitrary-file-upload