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CVE-2023-5816

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.9 EPSS 0.51%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2024-10-30 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9. It affects WordPress. Exploitation may require the attacker to be authenticated.

CVE
CVE-2023-5816
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.9
EPSS
0.51%
WordPress

Original NVD Description

The Code Explorer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary external file reading in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5. This is due to the fact that the plugin does not restrict accessing files to those outside of the WordPress instance, though the intention of the plugin is to only access WordPress related files. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to read files outside of the WordPress instance.

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