CVE-2023-4643: The Enable Media Replace WordPress plugin before 4.1.3 unserializes user input via the Remove Background feature, which could allow Author+ users to perform PHP Object Injection when a suitable gadget

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

The Enable Media Replace WordPress plugin before 4.1.3 unserializes user input via the Remove Background feature, which could allow Author+ users to perform PHP Object Injection when a suitable gadget

Package
enable-media-replace (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<4.1.3
Fixed in
4.1.3
Severity
high  CVSS 8.8
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (64.2th percentile)
Published
2023-10-16
Source
nvd

References

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