What is the severity of CVE-2023-6583?

CVE-2023-6583 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by authenticated attackers with administrator access.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6583?

To fix CVE-2023-6583, update the Import and Export Users and Customers plugin to version 1.24.3 or later.

What type of attack does CVE-2023-6583 enable?

CVE-2023-6583 enables authenticated attackers to perform directory traversal attacks, allowing them to read and delete files on the server.

When was CVE-2023-6583 disclosed?

CVE-2023-6583 was disclosed on October 3, 2023.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-6583

high

7.2

CWE

22 98

EPSS

0.053%

11/1/2024

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-6583: Path Traversal

Q: Who is affected by CVE-2023-6583?

CVE-2023-6583 affects all versions of the Import and Export Users and Customers plugin for WordPress up to and including 1.24.2.

First published: Thu Jan 11 2024(Updated: )

The Import and export users and customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.24.2 via the Recurring Import functionality. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator access and above, to read and delete the contents of arbitrary files on the server including wp-config.php, which can contain sensitive information.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Codection Import and Export Users and Customers	<=1.24.2

Remedy

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3007057/

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6583?
CVE-2023-6583 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by authenticated attackers with administrator access.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6583?
To fix CVE-2023-6583, update the Import and Export Users and Customers plugin to version 1.24.3 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-6583?
CVE-2023-6583 affects all versions of the Import and Export Users and Customers plugin for WordPress up to and including 1.24.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2023-6583 enable?
CVE-2023-6583 enables authenticated attackers to perform directory traversal attacks, allowing them to read and delete files on the server.
When was CVE-2023-6583 disclosed?
CVE-2023-6583 was disclosed on October 3, 2023.

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