CVE-2023-5099 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability affecting the HTML filter and csv-file search plugin for WordPress, specifically in versions up to and including 2.7. This flaw allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions or higher to include and execute arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'src' attribute within the 'csvsearch' shortcode. Rated 8.8 HIGH on the CVSS scale, this vulnerability carries significant risk, enabling potential bypass of access controls, sensitive data exposure, or remote code execution. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 0, <= 2.7CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:jonashjalmarsson:html_filter_and_csv-file_search:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* | ||
< 2.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:jonashjalmarsson:html_filter_and_csv-file_search:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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