HTML filter and csv-file search <= 2.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via Shortcode

8.8
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
CVE CVE-2023-5099
CVSS 8.8 (High)
Publicly Published October 30, 2023
Last Updated January 22, 2024
Researcher Alex Thomas - Wordfence

Description

The HTML filter and csv-file search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 2.7 via the 'src' attribute of the 'csvsearch' shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

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Vulnerability Details for HTML filter and csv-file search

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug hk-filter-and-search (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 2.8, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 2.7
Patched Version
  • 2.8

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