CVE-2023-2278 CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2278: WP Directory Kit <= 1.1.9 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion via wdk_public_action

Vendor Wpdirectorykit
Product WP Directory Kit
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published June 13, 2023
Last update April 8, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 1.1.9 via the 'wdk_public_action' function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

June 13, 2023 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated