CVE-2023-0477

Auto Featured Image < 3.9.16 - Author+ Arbitrary File Upload

The Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) WordPress plugin before 3.9.16 includes an AJAX endpoint that allows any user with at least Author privileges to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP files. This is caused by incorrect file extension validation.

Affected

Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail)

CVSS v3.1 NVD

8.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS

1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 76th percentile

Published

2023-03-13

Updated

2025-02-27

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e5ef74a2-e04a-4a14-bd0e-d6910cd1c4b4

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry