CVE-2023-6826 (GCVE-0-2023-6826)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-15 07:30 – Updated: 2026-04-08 16:33
VLAI
Title
E2Pdf <= 1.20.25 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload
Summary
The E2Pdf plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation on the 'import_action' function in versions up to, and including, 1.20.25. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with a role that the administrator previously granted access to the plugin, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Severity
7.2 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
  • CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
oleksandrz E2Pdf – Export Pdf Tool for WordPress Affected: 0 , ≤ 1.20.25 (semver)
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Credits
István Márton
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