What is CVE-2023-2688?

CVE-2023-2688 is a vulnerability in the WordPress File Upload and WordPress File Upload Pro plugins for WordPress.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2688?

The severity of CVE-2023-2688 is medium, with a severity value of 4.9.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-2688?

An attacker with administrator-level access can exploit CVE-2023-2688 by using the vulnerable parameter wfu_newpath to perform path traversal and manipulate files uploaded with the plugin.

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CVE-2023-2688

medium

4.9

CWE

9/6/2023

20/12/2024

CVE-2023-2688: Path Traversal

Q: Are there any references for CVE-2023-2688?

Yes, you can refer to the following links for more information: [Link 1](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2915978%40wp-file-upload%2Ftrunk&old=2909107%40wp-file-upload%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file2), [Link 2](https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/abd6eeac-0a7e-4762-809f-593cd85f303d?source=cve)

First published: Fri Jun 09 2023(Updated: )

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.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Iptanus WordPress File Upload	<=4.19.1
Iptanus WordPress File Upload	<=4.19.1

Remedy

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2915978%40wp-file-upload%2Ftrunk&old=2909107%40wp-file-upload%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2688?
CVE-2023-2688 is a vulnerability in the WordPress File Upload and WordPress File Upload Pro plugins for WordPress.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2688?
The severity of CVE-2023-2688 is medium, with a severity value of 4.9.
How are the WordPress File Upload and WordPress File Upload Pro plugins affected by CVE-2023-2688?
The WordPress File Upload and WordPress File Upload Pro plugins are vulnerable to path traversal in versions up to, and including, 4.19.1.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-2688?
An attacker with administrator-level access can exploit CVE-2023-2688 by using the vulnerable parameter wfu_newpath to perform path traversal and manipulate files uploaded with the plugin.
Are there any references for CVE-2023-2688?
Yes, you can refer to the following links for more information: [Link 1](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2915978%40wp-file-upload%2Ftrunk&old=2909107%40wp-file-upload%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file2), [Link 2](https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/abd6eeac-0a7e-4762-809f-593cd85f303d?source=cve)

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