Risk Profile
8.8
CVSS Score
Vulnerability Report
Plugin
High
Patch path listed
CVE-2023-4243
FULL - Customer <= 2.2.3 - Authenticated(Subscriber+) Improper Authorization to Arbitrary Plugin Installation
The FULL - Customer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload via the /install-plugin REST route in versions up to, and including, 2.2.3 due to improper authorization. This allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions and above to execute code by installing plugins from arbitrary remote locations including non-repository sources onto the site, granted they are packaged as a valid WordPress plugin.
Quick Answer
CVE-2023-4243 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Arbitrary File Upload issue affecting the Plugin FULL – Cliente. It affects Versions up to 2.2.3 and is fixed in 2.3.
Published
Aug 08, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
full-customer
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Review the full FULL – Cliente vulnerability cluster
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Plugin Hub
FULL – Cliente CVEs and fixed versions
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Hardening
WordPress hardening checklist after plugin CVEs
Check access, XML-RPC exposure, backup readiness, and monitoring after patching.
Response
WordPress incident response plan for vulnerable plugins
Use containment, evidence capture, remediation, and validation steps when exploit risk is high.
Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.3, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing
CVE-2023-4243 is tracked for the Plugin FULL – Cliente as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 2.2.3. Update FULL – Cliente to 2.3 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
Issue Type
Arbitrary File Upload
Primary Fixed Version
2.3
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 2.2.3
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-4243
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Identifier strength
CVE-2023-4243
This report has a CVE identifier, which makes it suitable for focused search and vulnerability triage workflows.
Version evidence
Versions up to 2.2.3
Affected version data gives operators a concrete comparison point against installed WordPress software.
Patch evidence
2.3
A fixed version is present, so the page can answer update and remediation intent directly.
Source coverage
1 reference
External references are available for source validation, advisory review, and incident notes.
Verification Checklist
How to validate this finding
Use these checks when converting this record into a patch ticket, incident note, or risk acceptance decision.
Step 1
Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 2.2.3.
Step 2
Confirm FULL – Cliente is updated to 2.3 or newer.
Step 3
Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.
Step 4
After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.
Detailed Metadata
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
full-customer
View on wordpress.org
|
| CVE | CVE-2023-4243 |
| Patched Versions |
2.3
|
| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 2.2.3
|
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CVE-2023-4242 FULL – Cliente Vulnerability
FULL - Customer <= 2.2.3 - Authenticated(Subscriber+) Information Disclosure via Health Check
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