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CVE-2023-4521: The Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress plugin before 2.1.5 contains a web shell, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform RCE. The plugin/vendor was not compromised and the files are the result o

critical Affects import-xml-and-rss-feeds (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress plugin before 2.1.5 contains a web shell, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform RCE. The plugin/vendor was not compromised and the files are the result o

Package
import-xml-and-rss-feeds (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<2.1.5
Fixed in
2.1.5
Severity
critical  CVSS 9.8
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 41% (98.7th percentile)
Published
2023-09-25
Source
nvd

References

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