CVE-2023-2068Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Unauthenticated code execution via MIME allowlist override

Published Jun 27, 2023 · Updated Feb 13, 2025

Unrestricted file upload in WP Experts File Manager Advanced Shortcode 2.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute PHP code. The shortcode upload handler trusts the client-controlled upload_allow POST parameter, so changing it to all bypasses the configured MIME allowlist and accepts a PHP file. A page must expose the shortcode with uploads enabled; setting login to no makes the attack unauthenticated, and the uploaded file must be web-accessible for code execution.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability39.62%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Unrestricted file upload in WP Experts File Manager Advanced Shortcode 2.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute PHP code. The shortcode upload handler trusts the client-controlled upload_allow POST parameter, so changing it to all bypasses the configured MIME allowlist and accepts a PHP file. A page must expose the shortcode with uploads enabled; setting login to no makes the attack unauthenticated, and the uploaded file must be web-accessible for code execution.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-2068
Published
Jun 27, 2023
Updated
Feb 13, 2025
Vendor
WP Experts
Product
File Manager Advanced Shortcode
Classifications
CWE-434, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 27, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Feb 13, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=2.3.2

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

WP Experts · File Manager Advanced Shortcodeversion=0 <=2.3.2

Published CVSS scores

9.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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