CVE-2023-4238 - CVE House
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Status published Unknown CVE-2023-4238

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

Vulnerability 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.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Dmitrii
  • WPScan

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Affected Vendor

Affected Software

Prevent files / folders access
Vulnerable Versions:
0

Timeline

Official Publish: September 25th, 2023
Last Modified: April 22nd, 2025
Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

No vector data available

Weaknesses (CWE)

No CWE data available

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.