CVE-2023-5931 json
rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress < 4.6.16 - Subscriber+ RCE
published 2023-12-26 2 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2023-58203
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.8%
- EPSS 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 57%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress WordPress plugin before 4.6.16 does not validate files to be uploaded, which could allow attackers with a low-privilege account (e.g. subscribers) to upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server
Patch / fix
- Unknown rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress 4.6.16
Exploit prediction
0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 57% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3d6889e3-a01b-4e7f-868f-af7cc8c7531a referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Affected products
- Unknown rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
- Technology feeds
References
-
wpscan.com
/vulnerability/3d6889e3-a01b-4e7f-868f-af7cc8c7531a
exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2023-5931
- NVD CVE-2023-5931
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