CVE-2023-2249: wpForo Forum <= 2.1.7 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Local File Include, Server-Side Request Forgery, and PHAR Deserialization via file_get_contents
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Include, Server-Side Request Forgery, and PHAR Deserialization in versions up to, and including, 2.1.7. This is due to the insecure use of filegetcontents without appropriate verification of the data being supplied to the function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to retrieve the contents of files like wp-config.php hosted on the system, perform a deserialization attack and possibly achieve remote code execution, and make requests to internal services.
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What is CVE-2023-2249?
CVE-2023-2249 is a vulnerability found in the wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress, allowing for Local File Include, Server-Side Request Forgery, and PHAR Deserialization attacks.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2249?
The severity of CVE-2023-2249 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.
Which software version is affected by CVE-2023-2249?
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 2.1.7 are affected by CVE-2023-2249.
How does CVE-2023-2249 work?
CVE-2023-2249 exploits the insecure use of file_get_contents function in the wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress, allowing unauthorized access to files, server-side request forgery, and potential malicious deserialization of PHAR files.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-2249?
Yes, upgrading to a version beyond 2.1.7 of the wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress will resolve the vulnerability.