CVE-2023-4827
CVE-2023-4827 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ninjateam Filester 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.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ninjateam Filester
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The File Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 1.8 does not properly check the CSRF nonce in the `fs_connector` AJAX action. This allows attackers to make highly privileged users perform unwanted file system actions via CSRF attacks by using GET requests, such as uploading a web shell.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-4827?
- The File Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 1.8 does not properly check the CSRF nonce in the `fs_connector` AJAX action. This allows attackers to make highly privileged users perform unwanted file system actions via CSRF attacks by using GET requests, such as uploading a web shell.
- How severe is CVE-2023-4827?
- CVE-2023-4827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-4827 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-4827?
- CVE-2023-4827 affects Ninjateam Filester. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-4827?
- 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-2023-4827 published?
- CVE-2023-4827 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ninjateam:filester:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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