Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects the WordPress Manager for Icomoon plugin through version 2.0. A privileged attacker could upload a dangerous file type, potentially compromising site confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The public bundle does not confirm active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any WordPress property using this plugin. The impact is potentially site-compromising, but exposure depends on plugin presence and privileged account access.
Technical view
CVE-2023-29386 is CWE-434 unrestricted upload of a dangerous file type in Julien Crego Manager for Icomoon. CVSS 3.1 is 9.1, network exploitable, low complexity, no user interaction, changed scope, high privileges required, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using Manager for Icomoon through version 2.0, especially where administrator or similarly high-privileged accounts can access plugin upload capabilities.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle. The CVSS vector indicates remote network reachability and low attack complexity, but high privileges are required. No public exploit status is provided in the supplied sources.
Researcher notes
The provided data identifies the vulnerability class, affected plugin range, CVSS vector, and Patchstack reference. It does not provide patch status, exploit evidence, detailed vulnerable endpoint behavior, or confirmed indicators of compromise.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Manager for Icomoon version 2.0 or earlier.
- Remove or disable the plugin where business use is not required.
- Check Patchstack, CVE records, and vendor channels for fixed versions or official workarounds.
- Restrict administrator-level WordPress access and review accounts with plugin-management permissions.
- Review upload filtering and web server controls, without treating them as the primary fix.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin name and version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Identify accounts with privileges to use plugin upload functionality.
- Review recent web logs for unexpected file uploads or unusual plugin-path requests.
- Check WordPress file areas for unexpected executable or dangerous file types.
- Monitor vendor and vulnerability database entries for updated remediation guidance.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H2.36Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.1CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.