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CVE-2023-4930

6.5 · MEDIUM

The Front End PM WordPress plugin before 11.4.3 does not block listing the contents of the directories where it stores attachments to private messages, allowing unauthenticated visitors to list and…

Published Nov 6, 2023CWE-552EPSS 0.41%

Overview

CVE-2023-4930 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 6, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Front End PM WordPress plugin before 11.4.3 does not block listing the contents of the directories where it stores attachments to private messages, allowing unauthenticated visitors to list and download private attachments if the autoindex feature of the web server is enabled.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4930?

CVE-2023-4930 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 6, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-4930?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-4930?

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-2023-4930?

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