CVE-2023-47792 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-47792: WordPress Big File Uploads Plugin <= 2.1.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor Infinite Uploads
Product Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published November 22, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Infinite Uploads Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size plugin <= 2.1.1 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Big File Uploads plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of site administrators. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by an admin, triggers unwanted changes to the plugin's settings. No authentication is required from the attacker, but the admin must click the link or visit the page.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick a site admin into changing plugin settings or performing actions without their knowledge.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Plugin settings could be altered without your consent if you click a malicious link while logged in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin must visit a malicious link or page crafted by the attacker.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 22, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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