Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2023-6222

Quttera Web Malware Scanner <= 3.4.1.48 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Directory Traversal via ShowFile

The Quttera Web Malware Scanner plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.1.48 via the ShowFile function. This allows an administrator to view arbitrary files on the server.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-6222 is a medium severity with CVSS 6.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Quttera ThreatSign – Web Malware Scanner for WordPress. It affects Versions up to 3.4.1.48 and is fixed in 3.4.2.1.

Published
Nov 21, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
quttera-web-malware-scanner
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 3.4.2.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-6222 is tracked for the Plugin Quttera ThreatSign – Web Malware Scanner for WordPress as medium severity with CVSS 6.8. The affected range is Versions up to 3.4.1.48. Update Quttera ThreatSign – Web Malware Scanner for WordPress to 3.4.2.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
3.4.2.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 3.4.1.48
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-6222
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
quttera-web-malware-scanner View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2023-6222
Patched Versions
3.4.2.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 3.4.1.48
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