CVE-2023-3452: The Canto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 3.0.4 via the 'wp_abspath' parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execu

critical Affects canto (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The Canto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 3.0.4 via the 'wp_abspath' parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execu

Package
canto (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<=3.0.4
Fixed in
no fix recorded
Severity
critical  CVSS 9.8
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 7% (94.1th percentile)
Published
2023-08-12
Source
nvd

References

CWE-98
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