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CVE-2023-4300: The Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress plugin before 2.1.4 does not filter file extensions for uploaded files, allowing an attacker to upload a malicious PHP file, leading to Remote Code Execution.

high Affects import-xml-and-rss-feeds (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.4, updated 2026-10-29; published ; advisory modified .

The Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress plugin before 2.1.4 does not filter file extensions for uploaded files, allowing an attacker to upload a malicious PHP file, leading to Remote Code Execution.

Package
import-xml-and-rss-feeds (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<2.1.4
Fixed in
2.1.4
Severity
high  CVSS 7.2
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 2% (81.1th percentile)
Published
2023-09-25
Source
nvd

References

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