CVE-2023-6559

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Dec 16, 2023
Updated: Dec 20, 2023
CWE ID 22

Summary

CVE-2023-6559 is a vulnerability in the MW WP Form plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 5.0.3. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files due to the plugin's failure to properly validate the uploaded file's path before deletion. This can lead to site takeover and remote code execution, potentially posing a high risk to organizations that use this plugin. The base severity of this vulnerability is rated as HIGH, with a base score of 7.5 according to the CVSS:3.1 scoring system. It is recommended for affected users to update their MW WP Form plugin to a version that includes the necessary security patches in order to remediate this vulnerability and mitigate potential attacks.

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