How severe is CVE-2023-2688?

CVE-2023-2688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-2688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2688?

CVE-2023-2688 primarily affects Iptanus Wordpress File Upload. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2688?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-2688 published?

CVE-2023-2688 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2688

CVE-2023-2688 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Iptanus Wordpress File Upload with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Iptanus Wordpress File Upload
Published: 2023-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WordPress File Upload and WordPress File Upload Pro plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Path Traversal in versions up to, and including, 4.19.1 via the vulnerable parameter wfu_newpath. This allows administrator-level attackers to move files uploaded with the plugin (located in wp-content/uploads by default) outside of the web root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2688?: The WordPress File Upload and WordPress File Upload Pro plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Path Traversal in versions up to, and including, 4.19.1 via the vulnerable parameter wfu_newpath. This allows administrator-level attackers to move files uploaded with the plugin (located in wp-content/uploads by default) outside of the web root.
How severe is CVE-2023-2688?: CVE-2023-2688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-2688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2688?: CVE-2023-2688 primarily affects Iptanus Wordpress File Upload. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2688?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2688 published?: CVE-2023-2688 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:iptanus:wordpress_file_upload:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:iptanus:wordpress_file_upload_pro:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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