CVE-2023-51420CWE-94

WordPress Verge3D Plugin <= 4.5.2 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Critical · published December 29, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
46.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafty code injection vulnerability lurks in Verge3D Publishing and E-Commerce versions up to 4.5.2, leaving your system wide open! Think of it like a restaurant where someone can sneak their own recipe into the kitchen without the chef noticing — they could whip up anything, even something dangerous, under the guise of a regular order! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious code, resulting in unauthorized system access, data manipulation, or even complete takeover. This means they could potentially steal sensitive data or disrupt your whole operation—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where someone can sneak their own recipe into the kitchen without the chef noticing — they could whip up anything, even something dangerous, under the guise of a regular order! This vulnerability arises from improper controls over the generation of code, allowing attackers to craft and execute arbitrary code within the application. It poses a significant risk to the integrity and security of the system.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious code, resulting in unauthorized system access, data manipulation, or even complete takeover. This means they could potentially steal sensitive data or disrupt your whole operation—absolutely devastating! Immediately update your Verge3D Publishing and E-Commerce to version 4.5.3 or later to patch this critical vulnerability. Additionally, conduct an audit of your application to ensure no unauthorized code has been executed. Implement input validation to mitigate future risks. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll lock down your system and maintain your superhero status in security! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00579 · 46.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2023-12-29T09:16Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 DEC 09:16Z
    WordPress Verge3D Plugin <= 4.5.2 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE)
    cvelistv5