CVE-2023-4238: prevent files \/ folders access vulnerability

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.
CVE-2023-4238CVSS 7.2Web

CVE-2023-4238: prevent files \/ folders access vulnerability

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.

CVSS
7.2 HIGH
EPSS
67.41%
Known exploited
not in KEV
Product
prevent files \/ folders access

What is known

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.

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