CVE-2023-0477

The Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) WordPress plugin before 3.9.16 includes an AJAX endpoint that allows any user with at least Author privileges to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP files. This is caused by incorrect file extension validation.

Score

CVSS 3.1 8.8 High

Status

Modified - contact@wpscan.com

Published

2023-03-13

Last modified

2025-02-27

Weaknesses

CWE-434

Affected products

• Auto Featured Image (Cm-wp)
• Auto Featured Image Auto Post Thumbnail (Unknown)

References

• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e5ef74a2-e04a-4a14-bd0e-d6910cd1c4b4