Folders <= 2.9.2 - Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary File Upload in handle_folders_file_upload

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
CVE CVE-2023-40204
CVSS High (8.8)
Publicly Published August 28, 2023
Last Updated January 22, 2024
Researcher Rafie Muhammad
Description

The Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the handle_folders_file_upload function in versions up to, and including, 2.9.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level permissions or above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

References

1 affected software package

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug folders (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Affected Version
  • <= 2.9.2
Patched Version
  • 2.9.3
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