What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4836?

CVE-2023-4836 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-4836?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-4836. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Wordpress File Sharing Plugin CVE-2023-4836

MEDIUM

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (CWE-639)

2023-10-31 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass Wordpress File Sharing Plugin

4.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 31, 2023 - 14:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

The WordPress File Sharing Plugin WordPress plugin before 2.0.5 does not check authorization before displaying files and folders, allowing users to gain access to those filed by manipulating IDs. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-639. The WordPress File Sharing Plugin WordPress plugin before 2.0.5 does not check authorization before displaying files and folders, allowing users to gain access to those filed by manipulating IDs which can easily be brute forced Affected products include: Userprivatefiles Wordpress File Sharing Plugin. Version information: before 2.0.5.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.