CVE-2023-2288: Otter - Gutenberg Blocks < 2.2.6 - Author+ PHAR Deserialization

Published May 30, 2023
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Updated

The Otter WordPress plugin before 2.2.6 does not sanitize some user-controlled file paths before performing file operations on them. This leads to a PHAR deserialization vulnerability on PHP < 8.0 using the phar:// stream wrapper.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Themeisle Otter Wordpress<2.2.6

Event History

May 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:49 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
08:15 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of the Otter WordPress plugin issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-2288.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-2288?

The severity level of CVE-2023-2288 is high.

3

What is the description of CVE-2023-2288?

CVE-2023-2288 is a PHAR deserialization vulnerability in the Otter WordPress plugin before version 2.2.6, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

4

How does CVE-2023-2288 impact PHP versions below 8.0?

CVE-2023-2288 leads to a PHAR deserialization vulnerability on PHP versions below 8.0 using the phar:// stream wrapper.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-2288?

Yes, upgrading to version 2.2.6 of the Otter WordPress plugin addresses the vulnerability CVE-2023-2288.

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