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CVE-2023-5939: The rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress WordPress plugin before 4.6.16 loads the contents of the import file in an unsafe manner, leading to remote code execution by privileged users.

high Affects rtmedia (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.3, updated 2026-10-29; published ; advisory modified .

The rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress WordPress plugin before 4.6.16 loads the contents of the import file in an unsafe manner, leading to remote code execution by privileged users.

Package
rtmedia (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<4.6.16
Fixed in
4.6.16
Severity
high  CVSS 7.2
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (71.0th percentile)
Published
2023-12-26
Source
nvd

References

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