CVE-2023-5816
Code Explorer <= 1.4.5 - Authenticated (Admin+) External File Reading
CVSS Score
4.9
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
The Code Explorer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary external file reading in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5. This is due to the fact that the plugin does not restrict accessing files to those outside of the WordPress instance, though the intention of the plugin is to only access WordPress related files. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to read files outside of the WordPress instance.
| CWE | CWE-73 |
| Vendor | qriouslad |
| Product | code explorer |
| Published | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Last Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
qriouslad / Code Explorer
0 ≤ 1.4.5
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/42ecc4e5-d660-472f-823d-a29b84cdf041?source=cve wordpress.org: https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-explorer/#developers plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3234408%40code-explorer&new=3234408%40code-explorer&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Credits
Dmitrii Ignatyev