Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A vulnerable Adifier System WordPress component can allow unauthenticated remote attackers to include local PHP files through path traversal. The main business risk is confidential file exposure from public WordPress sites. The source data names a fixed version, but available evidence is limited and has naming/version inconsistency.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure issue for any public site using Adifier. It is not confirmed as actively exploited in the provided sources, but the unauthenticated network attack surface and confidentiality impact justify prompt inventory and remediation.
Technical view
CVE-2023-49753 is a CWE-22 path traversal issue leading to PHP local file inclusion in spoonthemes Adifier System before 3.1.4. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on internet-facing WordPress sites running the affected spoonthemes Adifier System component below 3.1.4. The Patchstack reference title also mentions an Adifier Classified Ads theme before 3.9.3, so teams should confirm both installed plugins and themes against vendor or Patchstack records.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation with low attack complexity and no user interaction. The provided data does not list CISA KEV inclusion and does not cite active exploitation. No exploit details, affected endpoint, or proof-of-concept evidence were provided in the source bundle.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports CWE-22 path traversal to PHP local file inclusion with confidentiality impact only. The source bundle does not provide endpoint details or exploit status. Note the discrepancy between CVE affected data for Adifier System before 3.1.4 and Patchstack title wording referencing an Adifier theme before 3.9.3.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Adifier System to version 3.1.4 or later where applicable.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for the Adifier naming and version discrepancy.
- Disable or remove the affected component if an update is unavailable.
- Review WordPress file permissions and restrict sensitive local files where possible.
- Monitor web logs for suspicious traversal patterns and unusual PHP include errors.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress plugins and themes for Adifier System or Adifier Classified Ads components.
- Confirm installed versions against the CVE record and Patchstack advisory.
- Verify the updated component reports version 3.1.4 or later where applicable.
- Review logs for unexplained local file access attempts before remediation.
- Confirm no vulnerable staging or backup WordPress instances remain exposed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.