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Code Explorer <= 1.4.5 - Authenticated (Admin+) External File Reading
| CVE | CVE-2023-5816 |
|---|---|
| CVSS | 4.9 (Medium) |
| Publicly Published | October 29, 2024 |
| Last Updated | October 30, 2024 |
| Researcher |
Dmitrii Ignatyev
- CleanTalk Inc
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Description
The Code Explorer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary external file reading in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5. This is due to the fact that the plugin does not restrict accessing files to those outside of the WordPress instance, though the intention of the plugin is to only access WordPress related files. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to read files outside of the WordPress instance.
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Vulnerability Details for Code Explorer
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug | code-explorer (view on wordpress.org) |
| Patched? | No |
| Remediation | No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement. |
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