How severe is CVE-2023-4297?

CVE-2023-4297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-4297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4297?

CVE-2023-4297 affects Mediamanifesto Mmm Simple File List. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4297?

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

When was CVE-2023-4297 published?

CVE-2023-4297 was published on 2023-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4297

CVE-2023-4297 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mediamanifesto Mmm Simple File List with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mediamanifesto Mmm Simple File List
Published: 2023-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Mmm Simple File List WordPress plugin through 2.3 does not validate the generated path to list files from, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to list the content of arbitrary directories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4297?: The Mmm Simple File List WordPress plugin through 2.3 does not validate the generated path to list files from, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to list the content of arbitrary directories.
How severe is CVE-2023-4297?: CVE-2023-4297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-4297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4297?: CVE-2023-4297 affects Mediamanifesto Mmm Simple File List. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4297?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4297 published?: CVE-2023-4297 was published on 2023-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9ff85b06-819c-459e-90a9-6151bfd70978

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mediamanifesto:mmm_simple_file_list:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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