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CVE-2023-4238

HIGH 7.2 CVSS 3.1
Published
September 25, 2023
Last modified
June 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified
Reported by
contact@wpscan.com
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

The Prevent files / folders access WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 does not validate files to be uploaded, which could allow attackers to upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server.

Affected WordPress components

A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.

Affected products and versions

  • Unknown Prevent files / folders access — Before 2.5.2
  • miniorange prevent_files_\/_folders_access — Before 2.5.2

References

  • wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/53816136-4b1a-4b7d-b73b-08a90c2a638f Exploit, Third Party Advisory
  • nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record