What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2688?

CVE-2023-2688 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-2688?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-2688. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Wordpress File Upload CVE-2023-2688

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2023-06-09 security@wordfence.com

WordPress Path Traversal File Upload Wordpress File Upload Wordpress File Upload Pro Wordpress Plugin Iptanus

4.9

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-22 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.19%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could access files and directories outside the intended path by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.

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This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. 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. Affected products include: Iptanus Wordpress File Upload, Iptanus Wordpress File Upload Pro.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 4.9 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 08, 2026 - 19:38 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Jun 09, 2023 - 06:16 nvd

MEDIUM 4.9

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.2%

Top 59% exploitable

Data Quality

4 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.2%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +24

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Path Traversal HIGH

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.

Malicious File Upload HIGH

Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:iptanus:wordpress_file_upload:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:iptanus:wordpress_file_upload_pro:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches

PATCH 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 ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/229791 REF https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/abd6eeac-0a7e-4762-809f-593cd85f303d?source=cve

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