CVE-2023-4019: The Media from FTP WordPress plugin before 11.17 does not properly limit who can use the plugin, which may allow users with author+ privileges to move files around, like wp-config.php, which may lead

high Affects media-from-ftp (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The Media from FTP WordPress plugin before 11.17 does not properly limit who can use the plugin, which may allow users with author+ privileges to move files around, like wp-config.php, which may lead

Package
media-from-ftp (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<11.17
Fixed in
11.17
Severity
high  CVSS 8.8
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (57.2th percentile)
Published
2023-09-04
Source
nvd

References

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