Unauthenticated arbitrary file upload in Royal Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress



Published: 2023-10-17 | Updated: 2024-02-27
Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-5360
CWE-ID CWE-434
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU82104

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5360

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Royal Elementor Addons: 1.0.0 - 1.3.78

External links

http://www.wordfence.com/blog/2023/10/psa-critical-unauthenticated-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability-in-royal-elementor-addons-and-templates-being-actively-exploited/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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