CVE-2023-5816
CVE-2023-5816 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bowo Code Explorer 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-73.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58099
- Weakness: CWE-73
- Affected product: Bowo Code Explorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Code Explorer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary external file reading in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5. This is due to the fact that the plugin does not restrict accessing files to those outside of the WordPress instance, though the intention of the plugin is to only access WordPress related files. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to read files outside of the WordPress instance.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5816?
- The Code Explorer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary external file reading in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5. This is due to the fact that the plugin does not restrict accessing files to those outside of the WordPress instance, though the intention of the plugin is to only access WordPress related files. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to read files outside of the WordPress instance.
- How severe is CVE-2023-5816?
- CVE-2023-5816 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-2023-5816 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-5816?
- CVE-2023-5816 affects Bowo Code Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-5816?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-5816 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-5816 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58099.
- When was CVE-2023-5816 published?
- CVE-2023-5816 was published on 2024-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3234408%40code-explorer&new=3234408%40code-explorer&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-explorer/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/42ecc4e5-d660-472f-823d-a29b84cdf041?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bowo:code_explorer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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