CVE-2023-4300 | BDVDB-2026-212416 Detail

Import XML and RSS Feeds

Description#

The Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress plugin before 2.1.4 does not filter file extensions for uploaded files, allowing an attacker to upload a malicious PHP file, leading to Remote Code Execution.

Impact#

Per CVSS v3.1: confidentiality impact high, integrity impact high, availability impact high. Attack vector: network.

Weaknesses#

CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

References#

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d4220025-2272-4d5f-9703-4b2ac4a51c42

Exploit#

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d4220025-2272-4d5f-9703-4b2ac4a51c42

History#

Version 12023-09-25Record published in the CVE List.
Version 22025-04-23Most recent update recorded in the CVE List.

Published

Published: 2023-09-25
Last modified: 2025-04-23

Vendor information

Vendor: Not stated
Product: Import XML and RSS Feeds

Score

7.2 High

EPSS

2.0%, Low

Estimated chance of exploitation in the next 30 days. EPSS percentile: 81.3.

KEV

Not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Impact

Code Injection

Action

No specific action is recorded in the source data. Check the references for vendor guidance.

Affected Systems

Vulnerable
< 2.1.4
Fixed
2.1.4

Scoring System

CVSS v4.0

Not available

CVSS v3.1

7.2 High

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

Metric breakdown
Attack Vector	Network
Attack Complexity	Low
Privileges Required	High
User Interaction	None
Scope	Unchanged
Confidentiality	High
Integrity	High
Availability	High

CVSS v3.0

Not available

CVSS v2

Not available

Source: CVE List v5 (record); CISA KEV (kev, action); FIRST EPSS (epss).