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CVE-2023-4488

Hynotech Dropbox Folder Share file inclusion

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.09%
  1. Published20 Oct 2023

Description

The Dropbox Folder Share for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 1.9.7 via the editor-view.php file. This allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Hynotech Dropbox Folder Share≤ 1.9.7

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-4488 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-4488 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.09%.

How severe is CVE-2023-4488?

CVE-2023-4488 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-4488?

Affected products include Hynotech Dropbox Folder Share.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4488?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.