CVE-2023-6636: greenshift vulnerability

CVE-2023-6636: high vulnerability affecting greenshift. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
CVE-2023-6636CVSS 7.2Web

CVE-2023-6636: greenshift vulnerability

CVE-2023-6636: high vulnerability affecting greenshift. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.

CVSS
7.2 HIGH
EPSS
66.9%
Known exploited
not in KEV
Product
greenshift

What is known

The Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation on the 'gspb_save_files' function in versions up to, and including, 7.6.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with administrator-level capabilities or above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-6636, a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) affecting greenshift, 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 greenshift 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.

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