CVE-2023-6049

Estatik Real Estate Plugin < 4.1.1 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection

Critical · published January 15, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky unserialization flaw lets attackers tap into PHP Object Injection without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that takes your order without checking if the kitchen is out of an ingredient. If a mischievous diner can slip in a special request, they might order anything they want, even something totally off-menu! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on your site, resulting in complete control over your WordPress installation. Imagine an intruder having the keys to your digital castle — they could steal data, modify content, or even disrupt your entire site!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that takes your order without checking if the kitchen is out of an ingredient. If a mischievous diner can slip in a special request, they might order anything they want, even something totally off-menu! A vulnerability in the Estatik Real Estate Plugin before version 4.1.1 allows unauthenticated users to execute PHP Object Injection due to improper handling of user input from cookies. This flaw could be exploited if an attacker finds a suitable gadget chain on the blog.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on your site, resulting in complete control over your WordPress installation. Imagine an intruder having the keys to your digital castle — they could steal data, modify content, or even disrupt your entire site! Update the Estatik Real Estate Plugin to version 4.1.1 or later immediately to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review and tighten your general cookie handling practices to enhance security. Regular audits can help catch these issues before they become problematic! You've got this! Patch it up, and your site will be safer than ever! 🛡️

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
0.00926 · 60.1th percentile
Published
2024-01-15T15:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JAN 15:10Z
    Estatik Real Estate Plugin < 4.1.1 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection
    cvelistv5