The Types plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in an unknown function in versions up to, and including, 3.4.17. This makes it possible for attackers, with administrator-level access, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
CVE-2023-27440 is a high severity with CVSS 7.2 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Toolset Types – Custom Post Types, Custom Fields and Taxonomies. It affects Versions up to 3.4.17 and is fixed in 3.4.18.
CVE-2023-27440 is tracked for the Plugin Toolset Types – Custom Post Types, Custom Fields and Taxonomies as high severity with CVSS 7.2. The affected range is Versions up to 3.4.17. Update Toolset Types – Custom Post Types, Custom Fields and Taxonomies to 3.4.18 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
| Software Type | Plugin |
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| Software Slug |
types
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | CVE-2023-27440 |
| Patched Versions |
3.4.18
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 3.4.17
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Toolset Types < 1.8.8 - Cross-Site Scripting
Toolset Types <= 1.2.1.1 - Cross-Site Scripting
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