WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2023-2359 Modified

Slider Revolution: Dangerous file upload

Slider Revolution is affected by dangerous file upload. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Successful exploitation can place attacker-controlled executable content on the server and may lead to full site compromise.

CVE / CNA score 8.8 CVSS · contact@wpscan.com
NVD score 8.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Slider Revolution
Plugin slug
slider-revolution
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jun 19, 2023
Weakness
CWE-94 — Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

This CVE was published Jun 19, 2023 and is one of 14 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Slider Revolution to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

The Slider Revolution WordPress plugin through 6.6.12 does not check for valid image files upon import, leading to an arbitrary file upload which may be escalated to Remote Code Execution in some server configurations.

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

Primary and upstream sources