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CVE-2023-4238

Prevent files / folders access < 2.5.2 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Upload

HIGH
7.2
CVSS Score
Published: September 25, 2023 at 03:56 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 06:37 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorPrevent files / folders access

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Severity
HIGH7.2
Exploit prediction
EPSS 2%
SSVC
PoC

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

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Prevent files / folders access· Miniorangewordpress-plugin
95%
v < 2.5.2
Affected range stops below 2.5.2, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (1)

ExploitVDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/53816136-4b1a-4b7d-b73b-08a90c2a638f

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCPoCNot automatableTotal impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

7.2HIGHCISA-ADP
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE

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