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CVE-2023-47621

8.8 · HIGH

Guest Entries is a php library which allows users to create, update & delete entries from the front-end of a site.

Published Nov 13, 2023CWE-434EPSS 1.02%

Overview

CVE-2023-47621 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 13, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Guest Entries is a php library which allows users to create, update & delete entries from the front-end of a site. In affected versions the file uploads feature did not prevent the upload of PHP files. This may lead to code execution on the server by authenticated users. This vulnerability is fixed in v3.1.2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

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

GitHubgithub.com/duncanmcclean/guest-entries/commit/a8e17b4413bfbbc337a887761a6c858ef1ddb4daGitHubgithub.com/duncanmcclean/guest-entries/security/advisories/GHSA-rw82-mhmx-grmjGitHubgithub.com/duncanmcclean/guest-entries/commit/a8e17b4413bfbbc337a887761a6c858ef1ddb4daGitHubgithub.com/duncanmcclean/guest-entries/security/advisories/GHSA-rw82-mhmx-grmj

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47621?

CVE-2023-47621 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 13, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-47621?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-47621?

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-2023-47621?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-47621 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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