CVE-2023-0477

Auto Featured Image < 3.9.16 - Author+ Arbitrary File Upload

Published Mar 13, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-12529 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.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Feb 27, 2025, 8:19 PM
Reserved
Jan 24, 2023, 5:51 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 13, 2023, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:25 AM