CVE-2023-23645CWE-94

WordPress MainWP Code Snippets Extension Plugin <= 4.0.2 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary PHP Code Injection/Execution Vulnerability

Critical · published May 17, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
61.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky code injection vulnerability in MainWP Code Snippets Extension could let attackers run arbitrary code, and it affects versions up to 4.0.2! 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef can substitute any ingredients without the owner's approval, leading to dishes that could be absolutely dangerous! Here, an attacker could insert malicious code into your site through what should be a trusted snippet, completely bypassing security checks. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to completely take over your site, modify content, or even execute harmful scripts that could steal sensitive data. It's a recipe for disaster, resulting in a significant compromise of your site's integrity and security!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef can substitute any ingredients without the owner's approval, leading to dishes that could be absolutely dangerous! Here, an attacker could insert malicious code into your site through what should be a trusted snippet, completely bypassing security checks. The vulnerability arises from improper control of code generation in the MainWP Code Snippets Extension, allowing attackers to inject and execute code that could lead to full system compromise.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to completely take over your site, modify content, or even execute harmful scripts that could steal sensitive data. It's a recipe for disaster, resulting in a significant compromise of your site's integrity and security! Immediate action is crucial! Update the MainWP Code Snippets Extension to version 4.0.3 or later to close this critical vulnerability. Review your code snippets for any unauthorized changes and consider restricting access to trusted users only. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll strengthen your defenses and keep your site secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00983 · 61.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2024-05-17T06:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 MAY 06:30Z
    WordPress MainWP Code Snippets Extension Plugin <= 4.0.2 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary PHP Code Injection/Execution Vulnerability
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