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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in PublishPress PublishPress Authors publishpress-authors allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects PublishPress Authors: from n/a through <= 4.7.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
PublishPress Authors versions 4.7.5 and earlier contain a vulnerability allowing authenticated users with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires network access and high attack complexity but grants full read, write, and availability impact. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 4.7.5 immediately.
What an attacker can do
Run arbitrary code on the site with full access to read, modify, and delete data.
Potential impact on your site
Any logged-in user with low privileges can compromise the entire site, including database and file system.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account; no user interaction required.
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