CVE-2023-4488CWE-98

Dropbox Folder Share <= 1.9.7 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion

Critical · published October 20, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty unauthenticated attacker can execute any arbitrary PHP code on your server just by slipping through a vulnerable file! 🔥 Think of it as a sneaky delivery person who can just waltz into your office and access all your confidential files because nobody checked their ID — that’s how Local File Inclusion is working here! This vulnerability could be absolutely devastating, allowing attackers to bypass access controls, not only exposing sensitive information but also letting them run any code they want. Imagine the chaos if an intruder could gain full control of your server or compromise your entire site!

Put simply

Think of it as a sneaky delivery person who can just waltz into your office and access all your confidential files because nobody checked their ID — that’s how Local File Inclusion is working here! The Dropbox Folder Share plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion due to a flaw in the editor-view.php file. This flaw enables attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, making it a critical risk for any site using the affected versions up to 1.9.7.

What to do

This vulnerability could be absolutely devastating, allowing attackers to bypass access controls, not only exposing sensitive information but also letting them run any code they want. Imagine the chaos if an intruder could gain full control of your server or compromise your entire site! To secure your site, update to version 1.9.8 or later immediately. Additionally, review your file upload settings to ensure only safe file types are allowed. It's also a good idea to conduct a security audit of your WordPress site as a precaution. You've got this! Following these steps will help you lock down your site and keep those sneaky attackers at bay. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01095 · 65.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2023-10-20T06:35Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 OCT 06:35Z
    Dropbox Folder Share <= 1.9.7 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion
    cvelistv5