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CVE-2023-2688

nvd nist
Published: Jun 9, 2023Modified: Apr 8, 2026

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4.9
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Exploitability: 1.2 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD

Description

The WordPress File Upload and WordPress File Upload Pro plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Path Traversal in versions up to, and including, 4.19.1 via the vulnerable parameter wfu_newpath. This allows administrator-level attackers to move files uploaded with the plugin (located in wp-content/uploads by default) outside of the web root.

Affected (2)

Iptanus
2 products
Wordpress File Upload
Wordpress File Upload Pro
Configuration A
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Wordpress File Upload
Up to 4.19.1
Wordpress File Upload Pro
Up to 4.19.1

Related CWEs

CWE-22
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

References (4)

Source: security@wordfence.com
Patch
Source: security@wordfence.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

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