CVE-2023-0477

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.

CVSS v3.1

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, 75th 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

Related

• CVE-2023-0470
• CVE-2023-0479
• CVE-2023-0467
• CVE-2023-0484
• CVE-2023-0464
• CVE-2023-0487