CVE-2023-2068 is a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting the File Manager Advanced Shortcode WordPress plugin up to version 2.3.2. It stems from inadequate MIME type validation, allowing unauthenticated users to upload malicious files, including PHP, when the allowed MIME type list does not explicitly block them. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low complexity and no user interaction, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not yet listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit modules are available for Metasploit and ExploitDB, indicating a high likelihood of exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:advancedfilemanager:file_manager_advanced_shortcode:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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