PDF File Browser <= 1.3 - Remote Code Execution

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

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

CVE	Not available
CVSS	High (8.8)
Publicly Published	October 24, 2020
Last Updated	January 22, 2024
Researcher	Sammy Forgit

Description

The PDF File Browser plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 1.3 via the qqfile parameter. This allows authenticated attackers to execute code on the server.

References

www.wordfence.com

1 affected software package

Software Type	Plugin
Software Slug	pdw-file-browser (view on wordpress.org)
Patched?	No
Affected Version	<= 1.3
Patched Version

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