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CVE-2023-3452

9.8 · CRITICAL

The Canto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 3.0.4 via the 'wp_abspath' parameter.

Published Aug 12, 2023CWE-98EPSS 6.96%

Overview

CVE-2023-3452 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 12, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Canto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 3.0.4 via the 'wp_abspath' parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary remote code on the server, provided that allow_url_include is enabled. Local File Inclusion is also possible, albeit less useful because it requires that the attacker be able to upload a malicious php file via FTP or some other means into a directory readable by the web server.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/canto/trunk/includes/lib/tree.php?rev=2841358#L5Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2951888/canto/trunk/includes/lib/tree.phpRefwww.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a76077c6-700a-4d21-a930-b0d6455d959c?source=cveRefplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/canto/trunk/includes/lib/tree.php?rev=2841358#L5Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2951888/canto/trunk/includes/lib/tree.phpRefwww.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a76077c6-700a-4d21-a930-b0d6455d959c?source=cve

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3452?

CVE-2023-3452 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 12, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-3452?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-3452?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-3452?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-3452 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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