What is the severity of CVE-2023-45603?

CVE-2023-45603 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unrestricted file uploads.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45603?

To fix CVE-2023-45603, update the User Submitted Posts plugin to version 20230902 or later.

What impact does CVE-2023-45603 have on my website?

CVE-2023-45603 allows attackers to upload malicious files to your website, which can lead to compromise.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-45603?

Users of the User Submitted Posts plugin prior to version 20230902 are vulnerable to CVE-2023-45603.

Is CVE-2023-45603 an authenticated or unauthenticated vulnerability?

CVE-2023-45603 is an unauthenticated vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it without authentication.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-45603

critical

9.8

CWE

434

20/12/2023

27/12/2023

CVE-2023-45603: WordPress User Submitted Posts Plugin <= 20230902 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload

First published: Wed Dec 20 2023(Updated: )

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Jeff Starr User Submitted Posts – Enable Users to Submit Posts from the Front End.This issue affects User Submitted Posts – Enable Users to Submit Posts from the Front End: from n/a through 20230902.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Plugin-Planet User Submitted Posts	<=20230902

Remedy

Update to 20230914 or a higher version.

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/user-submitted-posts/wordpress-user-submitted-posts-plugin-20230902-unauthenticated-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45603?
CVE-2023-45603 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unrestricted file uploads.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45603?
To fix CVE-2023-45603, update the User Submitted Posts plugin to version 20230902 or later.
What impact does CVE-2023-45603 have on my website?
CVE-2023-45603 allows attackers to upload malicious files to your website, which can lead to compromise.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-45603?
Users of the User Submitted Posts plugin prior to version 20230902 are vulnerable to CVE-2023-45603.
Is CVE-2023-45603 an authenticated or unauthenticated vulnerability?
CVE-2023-45603 is an unauthenticated vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it without authentication.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45603?
CVE-2023-45603 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unrestricted file uploads.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45603?
To fix CVE-2023-45603, update the User Submitted Posts plugin to version 20230902 or later.
What impact does CVE-2023-45603 have on my website?
CVE-2023-45603 allows attackers to upload malicious files to your website, which can lead to compromise.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-45603?
Users of the User Submitted Posts plugin prior to version 20230902 are vulnerable to CVE-2023-45603.
Is CVE-2023-45603 an authenticated or unauthenticated vulnerability?
CVE-2023-45603 is an unauthenticated vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it without authentication.