CVE-2023-23888: WordPress Rank Math SEO plugin <= 1.0.107.2 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Published May 17, 2024
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Updated

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Rank Math Rank Math SEO allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Rank Math SEO: from n/a through 1.0.107.2.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Rank Math Rank Math SEO<=1.0.107.2
WordPress Rank Math SEO<=1.0.107.2
rankmath Seo Wordpress<1.0.107.3

Remediation

Information

Update to 1.0.107.3 or a higher version.

Event History

May 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:32 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23888?

CVE-2023-23888 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to file system paths.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-23888?

To fix CVE-2023-23888, upgrade Rank Math SEO to version 1.0.107.3 or later, which addresses the path traversal issue.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23888?

CVE-2023-23888 affects Rank Math SEO versions up to and including 1.0.107.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-23888?

CVE-2023-23888 is a Path Traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to access restricted directories.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2023-23888?

Users of Rank Math SEO plugin on WordPress up to version 1.0.107.2 are impacted by CVE-2023-23888.

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