CVE-2023-6222

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Dec 18, 2023
Updated: Dec 21, 2023
CWE ID 22

Summary

CVE-2023-6222 is a vulnerability affecting the Quttera Web Malware Scanner plugin for WordPress before version 3.4.2.1. This issue stems from a failure to validate user input in a plugin path, making it susceptible to path traversal attacks. An admin user can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files or execute malicious code on the affected WordPress site. To mitigate this risk, users are advised to update the plugin to the latest version as soon as possible.

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