CVE-2023-6635

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Feb 5, 2024
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
CWE ID 434

Summary

CVE-2023-6635 is a vulnerability affecting the EditorsKit plugin for WordPress. The issue lies within the 'import_styles' function, which fails to validate file types properly in versions up to 1.40.3. As a result, authenticated attackers with administrator-level access can upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to remote code execution on the affected site's server. This could result in serious security consequences if exploited. Users are strongly advised to update the plugin to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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