What is CVE-2023-47842?

CVE-2023-47842 is tracked as a Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin CataBlog.

Which CataBlog versions are affected?

The primary affected range is Versions up to 1.7.0.

How should operators remediate CVE-2023-47842?

No patched release is listed in this record, so monitor the vendor and linked references before accepting the risk.

Vulnerability Report

Plugin High No patch listed CVE-2023-47842

CataBlog <= 1.7.0 - Authenticated (Editor+) Arbitrary File Upload

The CataBlog plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with editor access and above to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-47842 is a high severity with CVSS 7.2 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin CataBlog. It affects Versions up to 1.7.0 and is listed without a confirmed patched release.

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Published

Nov 20, 2023

Last Updated

Jan 22, 2024

Slug

catablog

Risk Profile

7.2 CVSS Score

Weakness

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Researchers

Rafie Muhammad

Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

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Patch Status

No patched release listed

Remediation

No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.

Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-47842 is tracked for the Plugin CataBlog as high severity with CVSS 7.2. The affected range is Versions up to 1.7.0. No fixed release is listed in this feed entry, so operators should monitor the vendor and reference links before accepting the risk.

Issue Type

Remote Code Execution

Primary Fixed Version

Not published

Primary Affected Range

Versions up to 1.7.0

Tracking ID

CVE-2023-47842

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/18d1ba80-ddf6-4076-bc78-78647b964bcf?source=api-prod

Detailed Metadata

Software Type	Plugin
Software Slug	catablog View on wordpress.org
CVE	CVE-2023-47842
Patched Versions	No patched versions published.
Affected Versions	Versions up to 1.7.0

Related CVE Cluster

Related CVEs for CataBlog

These internal links group the same WordPress plugin by CVE, issue type, severity, and patch status so operators and search engines can connect the full vulnerability cluster.

Medium CVE-2023-47843 No patch listed Nov 20, 2023

CVE-2023-47843 CataBlog Vulnerability

CataBlog <= 1.7.0 - Authenticated (Editor+) Arbitrary File Deletion

Medium 1.6.3 May 11, 2012

CataBlog Cross-Site Scripting

CataBlog < 1.6.3 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

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