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CVE-2023-4821: drag and drop multiple file uploader vulnerability
CVE-2023-4821: medium vulnerability affecting drag and drop multiple file uploader. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator.
- CVSS
- 5.4 MEDIUM
- EPSS
- 32.19%
- Known exploited
- not in KEV
- Product
- drag and drop multiple file uploader
What is known
The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 does not filter all potentially dangerous file extensions. Therefore, an attacker can upload unsafe .shtml or .svg files containing malicious scripts.
Business impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-4821, a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.4) affecting drag and drop multiple file uploader, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.
Recommended administrator action
Confirm whether drag and drop multiple file uploader is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.