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CVE-2023-5843

Datafeedr Ads By Datafeedr.com remote code execution

9.0 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 2.18%
  1. Published30 Oct 2023

Description

The Ads by datafeedr.com plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 1.1.3 via the 'dfads_ajax_load_ads' function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server. The parameters of the callable function are limited, they cannot be specified arbitrarily.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Datafeedr Ads By Datafeedr.com≤ 1.1.3

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-5843 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-5843 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.18%.

How severe is CVE-2023-5843?

CVE-2023-5843 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 2.18% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-5843?

Affected products include Datafeedr Ads By Datafeedr.com.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5843?

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

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