CVE-2023-1381

WP Meta SEO < 4.5.5 - Author+ PHAR Deserialization

Published Apr 10, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
The WP Meta SEO WordPress plugin before 4.5.5 does not validate image file paths before attempting to manipulate the image files, leading to a PHAR deserialization vulnerability. Furthermore, the plugin contains a gadget chain which may be used in certain configurations to achieve remote code execution.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-23637 The WP Meta SEO WordPress plugin before 4.5.5 does not validate image file paths before attempting to manipulate the image files, leading to a PHAR deserialization vulnerability. Furthermore, the plugin contains a gadget chain which may be used in certain configurations to achieve remote code execution.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-502
Metrics ssvc

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

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Feb 11, 2025, 5:21 PM
Reserved
Mar 13, 2023, 7:25 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 10, 2023, 3:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:27 AM