CVE-2023-0255
CVE-2023-0255 is a high-severity vulnerability in Shortpixel Enable Media Replace with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Shortpixel Enable Media Replace
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Enable Media Replace WordPress plugin before 4.0.2 does not prevent authors from uploading arbitrary files to the site, which may allow them to upload PHP shells on affected sites.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-0255?
- The Enable Media Replace WordPress plugin before 4.0.2 does not prevent authors from uploading arbitrary files to the site, which may allow them to upload PHP shells on affected sites.
- How severe is CVE-2023-0255?
- CVE-2023-0255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-0255 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-0255?
- CVE-2023-0255 affects Shortpixel Enable Media Replace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-0255?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-0255 published?
- CVE-2023-0255 was published on 2023-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:shortpixel:enable_media_replace:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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