CVE-2023-2359
Published: 19 June 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-2359 is a high-severity Code Injection (CWE-94) vulnerability in Themepunch Slider Revolution. Its CVSS base score is 8.8 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 8.9% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis
The Slider Revolution WordPress plugin through version 6.6.12 contains an arbitrary file upload flaw. The component fails to validate imported files as legitimate images, allowing crafted uploads that can be escalated to remote code execution in certain server environments. The issue is tracked as CWE-94 and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8.
An authenticated attacker with low privileges can trigger the flaw over the network by importing a malicious file through the plugin’s import functionality. In vulnerable configurations this yields the ability to execute arbitrary code, resulting in full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected WordPress site.
The vulnerability is documented in a WPScan advisory that reproduces the import path and confirms the lack of file-type enforcement. Administrators should update the plugin to a version newer than 6.6.12 or apply any vendor-supplied hardening measures referenced in that advisory. The associated EPSS score has remained flat at 0.0628 with no material increase since disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-33850
Vulnerability details
The Slider Revolution WordPress plugin through 6.6.12 does not check for valid image files upon import, leading to an arbitrary file upload which may be escalated to Remote Code Execution in some server configurations.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Makes persistent code injection into loaded programs impossible when the executable image itself resides on hardware-protected read-only media.
Dynamically generated code can be produced and executed inside the isolated chamber, preventing host compromise from code-injection payloads.
Validates inputs used in dynamic code generation to block injected directives.
Directly prevents execution of attacker-supplied code written into data memory regions.