CVE-2023-6559
CVE-2023-6559 is a high-severity vulnerability in Web-soudan Mw Wp Form with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Web-soudan Mw Wp Form
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The MW WP Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.3. This is due to the plugin not properly validating the path of an uploaded file prior to deleting it. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files, including the wp-config.php file, which can make site takeover and remote code execution possible.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-6559?
- The MW WP Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.3. This is due to the plugin not properly validating the path of an uploaded file prior to deleting it. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files, including the wp-config.php file, which can make site takeover and remote code execution possible.
- How severe is CVE-2023-6559?
- CVE-2023-6559 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-6559 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-6559?
- CVE-2023-6559 affects Web-soudan Mw Wp Form. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-6559?
- 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-2023-6559 published?
- CVE-2023-6559 was published on 2023-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3007879/mw-wp-form
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/412d555c-9bbd-42f5-8020-ccfc18755a79?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:web-soudan:mw_wp_form:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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